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THE JUVENILE TOURIST. 



THE 



JUYENILE TOURIST: 



%\t Jottical ^wgrapjjB of (Europe. 

BY AN HUSH LADY. 



"Who does the best his circumstance allows, 
Does well, acts nobly, Angels could do no more. 



and still the wonder grew, 

That one small head could carry all he knew. 

Goldsmith. 



PHILADELPHIA: 
C. P. PERRY, PUBLISHER AND BOOKSELLER.. 

S. W. CORNER OF FOURTH AND RACE STS. 

1858. 



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3£ntcrctJ according to Act of Congress, in the year 1S5S. by Mart Anna Moffitt, in 
the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, in and for the East- 
ern District of Pennsylvania. 



PREFACE 



Dear Readers, — Though I am quite 
averse to long prefaces, and though I avoid 
in speaking and writing, as much as I pos- 
sibly can, all useless prefatory expressions; 
yet, I think it may be necessary to say some- 
thing (as others do) in order to introduce 
the "Juvenile Tourist" to our kind friends, 
and the public at large. In attempting to 
do so, I may assert with candour, that, when 
undertaking this little work, my intentions 
were good, and that vanity did not prompt 
.my pen, but a pure desire of forwarding 
education as much as my genius would per- 
mit. All must allow that I might have 



Vlll PREFACE. 

chosen a lighter subject, which would serve 
to display my talents (if I have got any) far 
better than the one I have chosen. Travel- 
ling over mountains, marshes, rugged rocks, 
&c, and trying to make hard names chime, 
with the laudable desire of interesting those 
in years and knowledge young, and direct- 
ing their vision to the wonders and beauties 
of creation. I will not say (as I have some- 
times seen in prefaces) that it is a most use- 
ful work, that it was much required, and 
that pupils could not progress without it; 
but I will say with veracity, that I have 
no such imaginings. I therefore present it 
to the world, not with a bold hand, but with 
all possible delicacy; sincerely hoping that 
(even with its many imperfections) it may 
serve to enlighten some, and entertain 
others; the chief purposes for which it has 
been written. It is true I have taken all 



PREFACE. IX 

the pains in my power to make it compre- 
hensible to the reader, by placing all parts 
under proper heads, by accenting foreign 
names, and by preserving a certain uni- 
formity throughout; — there is no book that 
may be considered perfect but one,* — yet 
books in general impart instruction and 
delight j then, I trust mine will not be found 
entirely destitute of interest and utility. I 
would here say that this is not particularly 
written for the schools nor for the little 
children ; it is a book for the young, and the 
old; for the learned and the unlearned; and 
I shall add that I think it will prove im- 
mensely useful in this country, where young 
persons, whether natives or foreigners, know 
so very little regarding the charming conti- 
nent of Europe. I would also observe that 
all young persons who wish to profit by this 



* The Bible. 



X PREFACE. 

book, should have a good map of every coun- 
try in Europe, and when repeating the text, 
locate each place mentioned there on the 
map, which would show the relative positions 
of places with regard to each other, and 
make an impression not soon to be erased. 
Here it may not be malapropos to remark, 
that many fine authors have written for the 
benefit of mankind, and yet were severely 
criticised; — I should suppose by such as al- 
ways reverse the golden rule, "Do unto 
others, as you would they should do unto 
you," and who perhaps have never read the 
Christian text, "Love one another.'' Person- 
ally, with regard to myself, I am not indeed 
aware that there is an individual on earth, 

who w T ould deprive me of a single laurel, 
* 
were it fairly won. If I have foes, let them 

come, and I will show them the following 

beautiful couplet, borrowed from an English 



PREFACE. XI 

writer of high celebrity, who, (as far as we 
an guess) has suffered this literary martyr- 
lorn in his day, like many others : — 

"Who for the poor renown of being smart, 
Would fix a dagger in a brother's heart." * 

Enough! this little book will speak for 
tself, and I hope, in a tone that will please 
:he majority of my benefactors. I have now 
mly to request, that all the young persons, 
who shall in time peruse it, will be ever 
^with filial tenderness) more ready to com- 
mend, than to condemn, 

Their fond friend, 

The Writer. 



Or in a sister's. 



THE JUVENILE TOURIST. 



CHAPTER I. — INTRODUCTION. 

Awake ! awake ! my good mamma, 
Let my bonjour 1 not 'fright thee. 

Fve wondrous news to tell, but ah ! 
; Tis news that will delight thee. 

The splendid sun you love to view, 

Appears in all his glory. 
With hiin my labours I'll pursue, 

Like youths of ancient story. 

When summoned last, oh! shame to tell, 

Geography to treat of, 
The simplest parts I knew not well, 

Such lore ne'er taking heed of. 

But since I've learned this science great; 

You smile, yet need not doubt it; 
For Sharman, Sullivan, 2 and Keith, 3 

Have told me all about it. 

Then o'er fair Europe's continent, 
The willing muse shall lead us, 

Where many features prominent, 
And beautiful, shall greet us. 

But first, as famous writers do, 
(For youthful students chiefly,) 

1 French, Good Morning. 3 Keith upon the globes. 

2 Thompson, Goldsmith, Pinnock, Guthrie, Brooks, &c. 



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We'll definitions hold to view, 
With lines and circles, briefly. 



CHAPTER II. — DEFINITIONS, ETC. 

Geography the Earth describes, — 
Its figure, size, and motions, — 

Its climates, produce, — various tribes, — 
With all its mighty oceans. 

The ancients prove, this world or globe 
Is round, beyond contention, — 

A little flattened at each pole, — 
Just orange-like they mention. 

The sun's diameter 1 is more 
Than easily could count you. 

We cannot tell, by force of lore, 
In rhyme, what it amounts to. 

Millions of miles His from the ground; 

How many would you take it? 
The number's accurately found; 

Why ninety-five will make it. 

That the earth turns is also found; 

Yet many scarce believe it; 
So gracefully it moves around, 

We never can perceive it. 

About its Axis, taking flight, 

It makes in due proportion, 
The pleasing change of day and night, 

By this diurnal motion. 

And round the sun its annual course, 

Produces every season — 
Of happiness, oh ! what a source! 

To all endued with reason. 

1 Is 877,547 miles. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 15 
CHAPTER III. THE GLOBE. 

The G-lobe's an artificial ball, 

On which is well depicted 
The world's great parts, its seas, and all 

Most properly restricted. 

Each subdivision or lesser part 

Of all the land and water, 
Is there displayed, with due regard 

To distance, form, and order. 

Its Circles, and chief points 'tis true, 

Are the Axis, Poles, Equator; 
Meridians, Tropics, Colures too, 

Ecliptic, Zenith, Nadir. 

Some other lines there are, — indeed, 

Not in importance equal. 
Perchance, if time permit, we'll heed 

Or note them, in the sequel. 

The Axis is the central line, 

(Though in imagination,) 
Round which the world, since Adam's time, 

Performs each day's rotation. 

Each extreme end is called a pole, 

The upper North or Arctic, 
The lower termed by every soul, 

The Southern or Antartic. 

From Pole to Pole run other lines, 

To name them answers later. 
Then apropos we'll change the scenes, 

And talk of the Equator, 

Whose bold embrace the world enfolds, 

No balance e'er more faithful; 
So nicely it the midway holds, 

Each hemisphere is equal. 



16 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

We sometimes equinoctial say, 
For Sol in length makes even, 

On entering this, each night and day, 
To all that's under heaven ! 



CHAPTER IV.- 

Now the Meridians we'll define, 

They run as was suggested, 
And in right angles cut the line 

As plainly manifested. 

Sol ent'ring one, 'tis there mid-day, 

(He visits all, 'tis clear then,) 
For every place on earth, they say, 

Must have its own Meridian. 

The first Meridian line, call we, 
That which o'er Greenwich passes, 

And from it reckon as you see 
The longitude of places. 

The Tropics next we hold to view, 
This time and place may answer, 

And know this truth, there's only two, 
Named Capricorn and Cancer. 

These lesser circles, 1 as one sees, 

Are distant from th' Equator, 
Twenty-three one-half degrees, 2 

By every calculator. 

Of these great parallels 3 more is known. 

They limit very strictly, 
On north, and south, the torrid zone, 

And touch upon th' Ecliptic. 

1 Called lesser circles, because they divide the globe> 
into two equal parts. All less circles do the same. 

2 They are also distinguished parallels of latitude. 

3 Strictly 23° 27£'. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

To Polar Circles now we go, 
They're from the line away far. 

The Tropics' length from it, you know; 
These from the poles, the same are. 

Their distance from the line, one sees, 

To doubly this amounting, 
Sixty-six one-half degrees, 

By regularly counting. 



5 > 
The Colures are great Circles through 

The poles of the world passing. 
Like Tropics they're in number two, 

At points each other crossing. 

Right intersecting these said points, 

They by these regulations, 
Divide th' Ecliptic, which appoints 

The four successive seasons. 

The great Ecliptic now we view, 
Than which no circle's greater. 

This also cuts the globe in two, 
And crosses the Equator. 

We Aries and Libra term, 

The points of intersection, 
But of th' Ecliptic, more may learn, 

Each youth of keen perception. 

The circle 'tis in which the sun 
Makes his apparent progress, 

Or course the fix-ed stars among, 
In twelve months' time and not less. 

It is divided into parts 

Called signs, they're twelve in number. 
We'll name them ere the muse departs, 

Though 'twill a page encumber. 



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CHAPTER VI. — THE HORIZONS. 

TV horizons now we'll try to scan, 
At least in passing name them, 

For sure 'tis more than well we can, 
To properly explain them. 

Our utmost view of earth, sea, sky, 
(But this need not surprise one,) 

Is limited, or bounded by 
The sensible Horizon. 

The other, 1 parallel to the same, 
Passes through the world's centre. 

It has its Poles, which soon we'll name, 
As some remarks now hinder. 

Th' Horizon, we're now treating of, 

Determines, as they scan it, 
The rising and the setting of 

The sun, each star and planet. 

When 'bove this line, 2 they're said to rise, 
(Being seen each in its station,) 

And said to set, when they retire 
'Neath it, from observation. 

Its cardinal points, North, South, East, West, 

With many more surround it, 
And from these four 3 have all the rest 

Their proper names compounded. 

The Point or Pole, we Zenith call, 

Is that o'erhead th' observer, 
And th' opposite is that which all 

Denominate the Nadir. 

Each Circle's into portions made, 
Three hundred and sixty, — termed 

1 The Rational Horizon. 2 The Horizon. 

3 See 82 points of the compass. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 19 

Degrees, — in each of which, as said, 
Are sixty minutes reckoned. 

In all great circles, each degree, 1 

(Here waive we numeration, 
But in the margin, search and see, 

The regular notation.) 

In geography a mile, not more, 

Is always termed a minute. 
A minute has, not told before, 

Full sixty seconds in it. 

To close our theme, so tired of rhyme, 

We hardly can repeat well, 
(This truth) that to an hour of time,' 

Fifteen degrees are equal. 



CHAPTER VII. LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE. 

By latitude and longitude, 

All parts of the creation 
May soon be ascertained and viewed,' 

Each in its situation. 

By Latitude we may define 

The distance of all places, 
On either north or south the line, 

As measurement increases. 

We in degrees and minutes trace, ]j 

For even to the second, 
The latitude of every place, 

Is accurately reckoned. 

No part or place this world upon, 

With Latitude dispenses, 
Save at th' Equator, where there's none, 

'Cause there it just commences. 

1 Contains 60 Geographical, or 69J English miles 



20 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The utmost space a place can be 

From the Equator distant, 
Is ninety full degrees, we see, 

Which number's called a quadrant. 

Restricted is this amplitude, 

For no place in existence, 
Except the Poles, in Latitude, 

Can have the very distance. 

Parallels are drawn with rectitude, 

At distances quite equal, 
BeiDg ten degrees of Latitude, 

'Tween Poles and the Equator. 

We're told by great Astronomers, 

(Though Globes have but sixteen ones,) 

All places have their Parallels, 
As well as their Meridians. 



CHAPTER VIII. — LONGITUDE. 

Regarding next the Longitude, 
Young reader know, all places 

Are found with strict exactitude, 
As east and west one traces. 

Degrees and minutes count we may, 
Each side the first Meridian, 

(From very near to far away,) 
This being the true criterion. 

The most degrees, or dif-fe-rence 
Of Longitude that may be, 

Is half the globe's circumference, 
Being one hundred and eighty. 

On all parts of this world around, 
We Longitude may number, 

Save where no Longitude is found, 
The first Meridian under. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 21 

Mark ; that degrees of Longitude 

Necessarily alter, 
Unlike to those of Latitude, 

All ranged in equal order. 

As tow'rds the Poles Meridians tend, 

They 'rninish in proportion, 
To view a table, 1 soon would end 

Each false or doubtful notion : 

And show regarding Longitude, 

How one degree's but equal, 
In sixty quite of Latitude, 

To half one on the Equator. 



CHAPTER IX. THE ZONES. 

The zones are spaces of the earth, 

Surrounding it like girdles. 
Each is contained, or has its berth, 

Between two lesser circles. 

They're to th' Equator parallel, 
And to clime are these spaces, 

Regarding term similar, 
For pointing out all places. 

Yet these, than those, are less exact, 

For nature's own design makes 
But just five zones, with names attachea 

And there are sixty climates. 
The Torrid Zone in breadth extends 

From Capricorn to Cancer, 
But here of course its limit ends, 

Some proper cause to answer. 
Th' exact degrees here meet to name, 

Are forty-six in number. 

• 1 

1 Table showing the difference of latitude and longi- 
tude, climates, &c, &c. 

2* 



22 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The minutes' sum exceeds the same, 
Being fifty-six, remember. 

Sol vertical, the learned say, 
Makes this so hot and burning, 

As downwards he each scorching ray, 
Is constantly returning. 

The middle zones, 1 we temp'rate call: 

Sol beaming on them meekly: 
His brilliant rays so gently fall, 

'Cause reaching them obliquely. 

The Polar Circles, Crab and Groat, 2 
Confine the Zones we mention. 

We cannot now exactly note, 
Their uttermost extension. 

North Frigid Zone, which Sol scarce cheers, 
By the Arctic Circles bounded, 

Its Pole in centre just appears, 
By this drear Zone surrounded. 

Said Zone's termed Segment of the sphere, 

By all the literati, 
But technic-phrase we'll waive for fear, 

Of criticism's e'er grave eye. 

Its full extent we place afar, 
This must howe'er be minded. 

No blunders then, but mark the star, 3 
'Twill teach you where to find it. 

The Southern parts which notice claim, 

Are like in situation 
To the above, Zone's breadth the same, 

The Pole in Central Station. 

1 Each temperate zone is 43° 4' broad. 

2 The pole which is the centre of this zone is 23° 28 / 
from the Arctic Circle, which is its boundary. 

3 The Tropics. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 23 

But musing o'er this dreary waste, 

Might freeze imagination. 
To brighter scenes, let's flee in haste, 

x^.nd quit the Antarctic region. 



CHAPTER X. — OF THE WORLD, LAND. 

The world's arranged by nature's hand, 

Into five portions famous, 
Which parts are styled divisions grand, 

Some more than others spacious. 

See EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, 

America, (famed portion,) 
The late-found oceanica, 
In the Pacific Ocean. 

Its subdivisions, Continents, 

Peninsulas, and Islands, 
AVith Isthmuses of small extents, 

Capes, Promont'ries or high-lands. 

We've hills and mounts of various heights, 
With valleys placed between them, 

And strange to say we've heads and points, 
How frequently we've seen them. 

A continent, called main-land, too, 

A large tract is, comprising 
Great Kingdoms and Empires, a few 

Of magnitude surprising. 

An island is a smaller tract, 
Encompassed round with water: 

To wit, Australia, — and, in fact, 
We have not got one larger. 

Now we'll define peninsula, 

As being the next in order, 
Morea lo, et cetera, 

Almost hemmed in with water. 



24 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

An Isthmus is a neck of land, 
AVhich natur'lly two portions 

Uniteth, as in wedlock's band, 
In spite of seas or oceans. 

And other parts unnamed before, 
There are deserving mention, 

As Oases, (tracts noted more 
For beauty than extension.) 

A Forest's grown with trees sublime,- 
A Desert's wild and dreary, — 

Extensive plains we may define, 
As Pampas, Steppes or Prairie. 

A coast or shore's, that portion we 
Find waves forever laving. 

But from the land we soon must flee, 
All minor terms waiving. 



CHAPTER XI. WATER. 

Now to another element, 

Our thoughts must quickly alter; 
Down from the glowing firmament, 

From air and earth to water. 

To make each term suit our rhymes, 

While other facts relating, — 
Away ! with prefatory lines, 

At best but idle prating. 

We've Seas and Gulfs and Bays and Creeks, 

And five expansive Oceans, 
We've Rivers, Lakes and Channels deep, 

And some few smaller portions. 

The Ocean's that collection wide, 

Or vast expanse of water, 
Which bounds the earth on every side, 

By Providence's order. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 25 

Regarding these, we but essay 

To give a general notion ; 
Save the extent, no more we'll say, — 

We can't explore the ocean. 

Th' Atlantic, miles three thousand wide, 
Behold, (e'en more some mention,) 

Lo, the Pacific in its pride, 

Ten thousand, — what extension ! 

See th' Indian the next in size, 

Of these famed liquid portions, 
Three thousand miles its breadth supplies, — 

; Tis one of th' old world's oceans. 

Still further from our native home, 

Appears the South Atlantic, 
Surrounding with its frigid foam, 

The Pole we term Antarctic. 

The Northern Ocean also we 

Must note with due attention, 
This round the Arctic Pole, then see, 

In frozen grand extension. 



CHAPTER XII. — WATER, CONTINUED. 

A gulf's a portion of the sea, 

That into land far enters. 
In general smaller is a bay, 

But larger at the entrance. 

An isthmus too, though small it be, 
Must have its proper function : 

Between two Seas, or Gulf and Sea, 
It always forms a junction. 

,\11 rivers know are running streams, 

Or bodies of fresh water, 
Which flow into the sea, it seems 

Oft into others larger. 



26 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Always in land, oft in some mount, 
Each has its source or rising. 

Some there are small, and some are found, 
Of length and breadth surprising. 

lakes are encompassed round with land, 
Their waters fresh, save Caspian's. 1 

All Lakes to Islands correspond, 
And vary in expansions. 

An Estuary called Frith also, 

Is of the sea, a small arm, 
In which the tide may ebb and flow, 

Such mouths of rivers form. 2 

A Creek, the last and least, we may 

(According to our notion,) 
Denominate a lesser bay, 

Or water's smallest portion. 



CHAPTER XIII. — EUROPE. 

Fair Europe's bounded on the north, 
By tli' Arctic sea or ocean, 

On th' east by Asia (once on earth, 
The most important portion.) 

The Mediterranean on the south, 

From Africa divides it, 
Th' Atlantic west, beyond a doubt, 

With boundary provides it. 

Its Latitude must now be shown, 

Then Europe see located 
'Tween thirty-six 03 and seventy-one, 03 

North of the line, as stated. 



1 A few more are brackish. 

2 And of Lakes, see Sharman. 

3 When the cipher is placed over a number, degree 
understood, not expressed. 



Regarding next its Longitude, 
Ten° west claims observation, 

East sixty-eight ° then may be viewed, 
To close the limitation. 

To 'bove three thousand miles amounts, 

Its stretch in elongation. 
From Cape St. Vincent, to the mounts 

We term the Uralian. 

And then its utmost breadth or span, 

Contains surveying clearly, 
From North Cape to Cape Matapan, 

Two thousand one-half, 1 nearly. 

Know Europe's far superior to 
The other well-known quarters, 

(Improperly so-called 'tis true, 
By many ancient authors.) 

This hath some traits particular, 

Found in no other nation, 
All which mankind in general, 

Regard with admiration. 

Respecting its inhabitants, 
The most refined politeness, 

High personal accomplishments, 
True wit and native brightness; 

Sound sense, and deep intelligence, 
(Improved by learning's charm,) 

Inventive powers, and eloquence. 
These wondrously adorn. 



CHAPTER XIV. — CLIMATE, ETC. 

Regarding next the Temp'rature, 
Of Europe's happy climate, 



1 2500. 



28 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

We like each travelled connoisseur, 
Must certainly admire it. 

So mild, so easy to endure, 
(Save in some minor places,) 

In general so healthful, sure 
It claims the highest praises. 

From Lands 1 of great fertility, 
What treasures it discloses, 

And what a grand variety, 
Of surface it exposes ! 

This general map or outline we 
So poorly sketched and shaded, 

May to the mind of energy, 
Seem like a picture faded; 

But who the works of nature e'er 

Depicted in full glory? 
Not e'en the brightest scribes that were, 

Whose names exist in story! 

Europe comprises many parts, 

Political divisions, 
Styled also independent States, 

By certain strict decisions. 

Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, 
France, Russia, Turkey, Poland, 

Spain, Portugal, and Italy, 

And Greece that great-of-old land, 

Cold Norway, Sweden, Austria, 
(By Hungary made spacious, 

Including too Bohemia,) 
Then Denmark also famous. 

The Netherlands and Prussia, 
And Switzerland, wild nation, 

1 And Mines. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 29 

Th' Ionian Isles, et cetera, 
All claiming observation. 



CHAPTER XV. — CHIEF RIVERS OF EUROPE. 

See those to Russia that belong, 

TV Onega, Volga, Dnieper, 
Mezene, Petchora, 1 Kara, Don, 

Bog, Niemen, Dwina, Dneister. 

In Germany the Danube fine, 

The Rhine, Maine, Elbe, and Oder, 

The Weser too, which has its rise, 
'Tween Meinengen, and Coburg. 

The Vistula in noble pride, 
(Prussia 'nd Poland watering,) 

See flowing from the Carpathian side, 
And in the Baltic falling. 

Lo th' Inn and Save in Austria, 

Drave, Maros, Theiss, 2 (of Hungary,) 

Morava, Serith, Marissa, 

Pruth and Vardar of Turkey. 

In England, Thames, Trent, Severn, Dee, 
Ouse, Medway, Avon, Humber, 

Tees, Eden, Mersey, Derwent, see 
With Tamar, Wye, a number, — 

Then Air, and Stour, and Ribble, we 
With Teify must remember. 

In Scotland, see the Forth, of fame, 
Tay, Spey, Dee, Don, Findhorn, 

Tweed, Clyde, and Nith, no more we'll name, 
Though more this land adorn. 

Behold the Shannon, Barrow, Bann, 
Blackwater, Nore, Suck, Slaney, 

Or Petchora. 2 Pronounce, Tice. 



30 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Suir, Liffey, Brosna, Lagan, Mang, 
Fin, Bandon, Erne, Fane, Lee; 

Mein, Mourne, Maig, Inny, Kalin, Clare, 
Ovoca, Foyle, Glyde, Gale, Roe, — 

All these are Erin's streams, so fair, 
With Boyne, still dear to fame, know. 



CHAPTER XVI. — RIVERS, CONTINUED. 

See 'n France the Loire, the Rhone and Seine, 1 

(That proudly flows to Paris,) 
Garonne, Charante, and Somme, in Aisne, 2 

Soane, Adour, Var or Varus. 

The Schled or Escaut, Maese or Meuse, 

Has each in France its rising, 
And in the Netherlands pursues 

Its course, so long and winding. 

Th' Aar, Reuss, Tessino, and Thur, know, 

In Switzerland, have sources, 
Last two from Mount St. Gothard flow, 

But follow different courses. 

In Spain the Guadalquiver, lo, 

The Guadiana, Tagus, 
Segura, Douro, Ebro, know, 

Styled anciently Iberus. 

The Guadalavier, also view 

The Minho highly famous, 
(In Portugal) Mondego too, 

All eminent and spacious. 

In Italy, quite splendid, lo, 

The Adige, once Athesis, 
The Arno, the VolturDO, Po, 

And Tiber, once Tiberis. 

1 Pronounce, Sane. 2 Pronounce, Ain. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 31 

In Sweden many rivers seem, 

The country finely watering, 
The Tornea, (a Lapland stream,) 

The Dahl, so very charming; 

The Angerman, and Umea, 

Skelleftea, Indals, noted, 
The Clara, Kalix, Lulea, 

All famous as reported. 

In Norway are some rivers fair, 

Of these we'll only mention, 
The Glommen, famed for features rare, 

For beauty and extension. 

Ere from these scenes so meet for song, 
A few fair streams we'll view then, 

By right to Denmark that belong, 
The Eyder, Trave, and Guden. 

And, reader, know that many more, 

Of consequence and beauty, 
la Europe still we might explore, 

But to another duty. 



CHAPTER XVII. — CHIEF LAKES OF EUROPE. 

Of Russian Lakes we'll name a few, 

Deserving best attention, 
First Lake Ladoga, fair to view, 

And of immense extension. 

Next in importance we behold 

Onega bright, Top, Vodla, 
Famed Peipus, 1 of aspect cold, 

Ilmen, Bieloa, Vatcha. 

'Tween Switzerland and Germany, 
Lo, Constance situated, 

1 Pronounce, Payepus. 



32 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Neusidler, and the Platten, — see, 
la Hungary are pla-ced. 

In Switzerland, are Neuchatel. 

Thun, Brientz, Lucerne, and Zurich, 
Geneva, which doth all excel, 

In nature's own costume rich. 

In Italy, unrivalled stands 

The charming Lake Maggiore, 1 

Lake Garda too, 'mid fertile lands, 
How feeble is our portrait ! 2 

Famed Como long, et cetera, 
The queerly shaped Lugano, 

Celano and Perugia, 
And also Bracciano. 

In Sweden-proper's situate 

The elegant Lake Meier, 
(Near which is seated Stockholm great,) 

In Gothland, Wetter, Wener. 

In Sweden also Storsion, 
And Silian famed, seen are, 

Here Run, and Werden, glance we on, 
Then waive the rest, save Heilmar. 

And gentle reader understand, 
In Norway cold and frozen, 

Are many Lakes romantic grand, 
Lo Foemand and Miosen. 



CHAPTER XVIII. — LAKES, CONTINUED. 

In England see Lake Windermere, 

(Full fifteen miles extended, 
'Tween Westmoreland and Lancashire, 

'Tis charmingly indented. 

Pronounce, Majoray. 2 Pronounce, Portray. 



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In England may we also view, 

The curious Ullswater, 
Lake Conistan distinguished too, 

The famous Derwent water. 

In Scotland, Lomond we discern, 
Tay, Catherine, Ness, Maree, then 

Awe, Ericht, Arkeg, Lochy, Earn, — 
Shinn, Fyne, and Lynne appear then. 

And ere we close, (in Scottish phrase,) 

We'll add ane to this lang list, 
Loch Leven, where in former days, 

The beauteous Mary languished. 

Chief Irish Lakes are Earn and Neagh, 
(Not far from famed Dungannon,) 

Ree, Allen, Derg, these term we may, 
Expansions of the Shannon. 

In Galway, Corrib, which they count, 

The finest Lake in Connaught, 
In Mayo, Mask, (near Patrick's Mount,) 

With also Conn and Lanach. 

But finest all the Lakes among, 

In Kerry, Lake Killarney, 
On whose fair banks, we're told in song, 

Once dwelt the loved Kate Kearney. 

Another Derg, a Lake of fame, 

Here claims an observation. 
With Foyle, this in due place we'll name, 

And point out its location. 



CHAPTER XIX. — CHIEF STRAITS OF EUROPE. 

From Lakes to Straits we shift the scene, 

Nor dare yet quit the water, 
The first 'tween Africa and Spain, 

Is that of famed Gibraltar. 



34 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The strait or channel called the Sound, 
The Baltic joins to th' Ocean, 1 

Likewise of Denmark's eastern bound, 
It forms a little portion. 

'Tween France and England is a strait, 

Most gladly we'd pass over, 
Perhaps you now anticipate 

That 'tis the strait of Dover. 

Between the isle of Sicily, 

(In which is great mount Etna,) 

And Naples find we certainly, 
The fair strait of Messina. 

Between famed Greece and Italy, 

Is placed that of Otranto, 
Uniting th' Adriatic sea, 

With the gulf of Taranto. 2 

Nor shall we pass the Caffa strait, 

Unnoting it exactly. 
You'll find this nicely situate, 

'Tween Asoph and the Black sea. 

The Strait of Bonifacio, 

Which shall our page adorn, 
Lies 'tween Sardinia and Corsica, 

Where Bonaparte was born. 

Now at the famous Dardanelles, 
Between two portions 3 spacious, — 

Description here a minute dwells, 
To view this strait so famous. 

Leander* here performed a feat 

Unparalleled in story, 
Till Byron 5 did the same complete, 

Which laurelled him in glory. 

1 The Atlantic. 3 Europe and Asia. 

2 Sometimes written and pronounced Tarento. 

4 Prince of Abydos. 5 Others have done the same. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 35 

But oh ! what sweet astonishment; 



Like pleasing spells comes o'er us, 
When, lies in full embellishment, 
The Bosphorus, before us. 

Where stands in full magnificence, 

That capital so noble; 
Called Porte by way of eminence, 

The great Constantinople ! 



CHAPTER XX. — CHIEF GULFS OR RAYS. 

To Gulfs, and Bays, we now advance, 

(Attentive to each duty,) 
The Bay of Biscay, west of France, 

Appears in all its beauty. 

In Holland is the Zuider Zee, 

On which its chief town's pla-ced, 

(Styled Gulf,) the Mediterranean sea, 
'Neath Europe is located. 

See to the west of Russia, 
The Baltic sea, (in Sweden,) 

The Gulfs of Finland, Bothnia, 
With Riga, least of these, then. 

Next to the north of Russia, view 
Two Gulfs from th' Icy Ocean, 

The Candalax, the White Sea too, 
Each of first named 1 a portion. 

'Tween Turkey and fair Italy, 
Extends the Gulf of Venice, 

(Called also Adriatic Sea,) 
How beautiful and fair this ! 

Lo Ge-no-a's south of the same, 2 
West of Gibraltar Cadiz, 

1 The Icy Ocean. 2 South of Genoa. 



36 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then Taranto's, still high, in fame, 
Behold, south-east of Naples. 

Gulfs in the Archipelago, 
Fair Salonica spacious, 

Contessa, and Cassandra, know, 
With Santo, rather famous. 

Lepanto, and Egina, we, 
With Napoli, and Coron, 

And Golokythia, may see, 
The famed Morea coast on. 



CHAPTER XXI. — CHIEF ISTHMUSES, PENINSULAS, 
ETC. 

In ancient Greece we Corinth ken, 

So famed in former ages, 
North of Crimea, Perekop, then 

Our compliments engages. 

Full many smaller might be found, 
O'er Europe's wide expansion, 

Did time permit to take the round, 
Or fancy give its sanction. 

Behold the first Peninsula, 

To northward Norway, Sweden, 

Of yore, styled Scandinavia, 
In Denmark Jutland, see then. 

In Classic Greece, Morea keeps 

Its everlasting station, 
Crimea, in the Black Sea sleeps, 

Attracting observation. 

Now Italy delights us much, 

Peninsula e'er titled, 
Then Spain and Portugal, as such 

Being reckoned, lo unrivalled. 

1 Or Perekop. 



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CHAPTER XXII. — CHIEF CAPES. 

Which are its capes admired the most, 
Will be of course next query. 

Then, reader, fly to Lapland's coast, 
You'll find Cape North so dreary. 

In the Morea, Matapan 

Elicits high attention. 
Here Angelo observe we can, 

"Which also merits mention. 

Lo Cape di Leuca in Italy, 

And Spartivento noted, 
Then Passaro in Sicily, — 

Where Mars once proudly sported. 

When Cape Sorello we explore, 
We Cape Teulada may show, 

Upon Sardinia's southern shore, 
North-eastward's Carbonaro. 

Th' extreme north point of Corsica, 
Cape Corsi is, most surely,— 

To Spain so famed, et cetera, 
The muse transports us duly. 

Here many Capes important are, 

Cape Palos next in order, 
Then Cape di G-att, and Trafalgar, 

So famous near Gibraltar. 

To Portugal, ha'ing just passed o'er 
Famed Cape St. Vincent, find we 

The extreme end, but on this shore, 
Some other Capes shall mind, we. 

To Carbuero pass we then, 

And forward to Mondego, 
Still sailing north, (in Spain again,} 

Behold Cape Carobedo. 
3 



38 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Now having admired Cape Finisierre, 
With all despatch shall we pass 

To Ortegal, not ending there, 
But sailing off to Penas. 1 



CHAPTER XXIII. — CAPES, CONTINUED. 

See ou the north-west coast of France, 
Famed Cape La Hogue ('tis stated, 

That the French fleet, by some mischance, 
Had there been once defeated. 2 ) 

Now England's south-west points behold, 
Land's Eud, and Lizard, near it. — 

On Scotland's north, see proud and bold 
Cape Wrath, all seamen fear it. 

In Erin's Isle, the muse shall name 
Its most renowned, young reader, 

Cape Clear in Cork, so dear to fame, 
But to fond memory dearer. 

Now sailing round by Denmark's coast, 
Upon the north, we may then 

Observe, of all its Capes the most 
Admired, for instance Skagen. 

Still on, the muse unwearied goes, 

To one much celebrated, 
In Norway's south, the Nase or Nose, — 

Thus e'er denominated. 

Lo North Cape, on cold Iceland's shore, 
Which must not be confounded, 

With that of Lapland, named before, 
Both by the North Sea bounded. 

1 Ortegal and Penas are Spanish Capes, see Map. 

2 See History. 



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CHAPTER XXIV. — CHIEF MOUNTAINS OF EUROPE. 

Our soaring muse awhile must be 
O'er lofty mountains climbing, 

First th' alps, fair France and Italy, 
From Germany dividing. 

The Pyrenees, a noble chain, 
(In snowy garb one finds them,) 

Being situate 'tween France and Spain, 
To Portugal unites them. 

Next view we the Carpathian height, 
'Tween Hungary and Poland. — 

The muse becoming dizzy quite, 
Would now prefer some lowland. 

Now passing quite through Italy, 

The Appenines so grand, lo, 
From north to south, — more properly 

From G-enoa to Taranto. — 

Gibraltar's hill, mount Calpe of old, 
(A gleaning from the learn-ed.) 

This and mount Abyla, as told, 
Were Hercules' Pillars term-ed. 

In Catalonia, we behold 

Famed Montserrat located. 
By holy monks and hermits old, 

'Tis chiefly populated. 

Next we observe a noble chain, 
Stretched proudly in Granada, 

Which cloth its dazzling crown retain, 
The snow-topt tall Nevada; 

Mulhacen 1 then its highest peak, 
(E'en with the Alps contending,) 

The muse shall climb, renown to seek, 
Twelve thousand feet, ascending. 

1 See Thompson. 



40 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Moreno and Toledo mounts, 
(Chains highly celebrated,) 

We find with many streams and founts, 
In New Castle located. 

Castilian mounts we may descry, 
To northward still advancing, 

Then, at the Santalanos high, 
We'll stop a moment glancing. 

The last named 1 range, Asturias, 
And Biscay see adorning, — 

Towards Portugal, south-west we pass, 
To view Estrella charming;. 



CHAPTER XXV. MOUNTAINS, CONTINUED. 

We Jura, Vosges, Oe venues, discern 

In France, superbly rising. 
Likewise the mountains of Auverne, 

With other heights surprising. 

The great Carpathian Mountains, lo, 
(Few in appearance so grand,) 

Magnificently rising, know, 
'Tween Hungary and Poland. 

See th' Oural mounts of Russia, 
The great Balkan of Turkey, 

And (proud traits of Bohemia,) 
The giant mounts so bulky. 

The Erzgebirge handsomely, ' 

And finely elevated, 
Between Bohemia and Saxony, 

Observe we situated. 

In northern regions chill and keen, 
We other mountains see then, 

1 The Santilanos. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 41 

To wit the range we term Dofrine, 
'Tween Norway cold, and Sweden. 

And lo then, famed et cetera, 

More eastwardly extending, 
The range styled Scandinavia, 

In lofty height ascending. 

To British Isles, the nmse we change, 

To note with due attention, 
Each celebrated mouutain range, 

Of wonderful extension. 



CHAPTER XXVI. MOUNTAINS, CONTINUED. 

In Scotland now, may glance we on 
That dressed by nature coarsely, 

The range of hills styled Grampian, 
So rugged, rude, and lonely. 

From Argyle, to Kincardine, lo, 

These hills of noble rising, 
The Highlands, from the Lowlands, know, 

By nature's act dividing. 

Their highest summits next we view, 

(Admiring all extremely,) 
^chihalion, and Ben Lawers, 2 too, 

3 Ben Lomond and 4 Ben Ledi. 

The Cheviot hills see also grand, 
And picturesque, as stated, — 

'Tween Roxburgh, and Northumberland, 
This famous range is placed. 

'Tween Berwickshire and Haddington, 
The Lammermoors have places, — 

The Pentland Range Midlothian, 
Or Edinburgh, still graces. 

1 Ben Lawers is 4015 feet high. 2 3565. 

3 3202. i 3009. 



42 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

See, in the south of Inverness, 
(Romantic we've a notion,) 

Ben-Nevis, 1 in its stateliness; — 
'Tis Scotland's highest portion. 

Theu, to the east of last named shire, 

Cairngorm 2 see exalted, 
In height, to Nevis very near, 

But here the muse hath halted. 



CHAPTER XXVII. — MOUNTAINS CONTINUED. 

First English range, the Cheviot 'tween 

Northumberland and Scotland, 
Of old where many a fearful scene, 

Then rendered this important. 

Who has not read the Chevy-chase? 3 
Which, (other names for glory) 

The Percy, and the Douglas grace, 
Peruse their martial story. 

This range is now wild pasture land, 

Where flocks forever grazing, 
Are seen around — not warriors grand, 

In burnished armour blazing. — 

Next view the Cumbrian Range we will, 
From Cheviot's west extending, 

Through parts of many counties till 
Its course in Yorkshire ending. 

The highest mountains of the same, 

Are Scafel, Skiddaw, Crossfel, 
And Saddleback, (a comic name) — 

In Cumberland these mark well. 

Helvellyn, which doth proudly stand, 
In all its noble bearing, 

1 Ben-Nevis is 4350 feet high. 2 Cairngorm is 40tf0. 
3 See old Ballad. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 43 

See, 'tween Westinore and Cumberland, 
Its summit proudly rearing. 

High Bowl'el, Whernside, Ingleb'rough, 

In Yorkshire claim our praises, 
And Penygant, 1 in said part know, 

Our wonder higher raises. 

Last mount has on each awful side, 

(Astonishing for ages,) 
An orifice or yawning wide, — 

See more descriptive pages. 

The well known Peak in Derbyshire, 

See for its cavern noted, 
Whose several traits omit we here 

To be due place reported. 



CHAPTER XXYIII. MOUNTAINS CONTINUED. 

The Cambrian Range in Wales we see, 
From north to south extending, 

Some parts of which are to the sea, 
And th' English counties tending. 

The most exalted summits here, 

Are Snowdon 2 and Llewellyn, 3 
Both seated in Carnarvonshire, 

A Shire Kings once did dwell in. 

In Merioneth, a famous Shire, 

Is seen high Arran-Fowdy, 
With Idris, 4 and in Brecknockshire, 

Stands Yann or Beacon proudly. 

Plynlimmon last and lowest view, 
'Tween Cardigan and Montgomery, 

These names we hope, (tho' hard 'tis true,) 
Shall ne'er escape our memory. 

1 Or Pennygant. 2 Snowdon is 3,571 feet high. 

3 Llewellyn is 3,469 feet high. * Cader-Idris. 



44 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The fair Devonian range we view, 
From Bristol Channel reaching, 

(Thro' Devonshire and Cornwall,) to 
The British, 1 — there completing. 

High soaring still we must endure, 
The summits then we'll mention. 

Dunkerry Beacon in Exmoor, 
The second in dimension. 

On Dartmoor, Rippon, Cawsand hill, 

(The highest as related,) 
Tor, Butterton, — and then Brown-will, 

In Cornwall situated. 

To these we must add others yet, 
The Malvern hills in Worcester, 

The Mendip hills in Somerset, 
The Cotswald 2 hills in Gloucester. 

And now, we'll ere departing quite, 
Proceed, and Shropshire seek in, 

There, full twelve hundred feet in height, 
We'll find the hill of Wrekin. 



CHAPTER XXIX. MOUNTAINS CONTINUED. 

Of Erin's Mountains high in fame, 
Shall next our muse be treating, 

Although but hillocks are the same, 
Comparatively speaking. 

Behold Magillicuddy's reeks, 

In Kerry ha'ing their station, 
With Mangerton from base to peaks, 

Exciting admiration. 

See famed Crough-Patrick in Mayo, 
(By pilgrims much frequented,) 

And in same county Nephin know, 
Of magnitude unstinted. 

The British Channel. 2 Pr. Worster and Gloster 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 45 

The Wicklow MouDts in Wicklow, view, 

Of magnitude — all granting, — 
And varied traits delightful too, 

Astonishing: ! — enchanting; ! 

In Down the Mourne fair mountains, see, 

Most nobly elevated, — 
Slieve bloom in Tipperary, we 

Find partly situated. 

And in last-named, the Devil's bit, 

(A name of evil sounding,) 
Which some perhaps may be with wit, 

And some with sin confounding. 

One may 'n King's county partly find, 
These last mounts, we've a notion, 

But not alone to this confined, 
Queen's has of same a portion. 

Now Erin's highest summits, we 

Hold forth to observation. 
Of the Magillicuddy's see 

Carn-Tual's 1 grand elevation. 

Lugnaguilla of the Wicklow mounts, 

Next in consideration, — 
Slieve-Donard holds by all accounts, 

In Down the highest station. 

Some general observations more, 

(Our lofty theme which may close,) 

We'll make, to note, as passing o'er 
Fair Europe's great Volcanoes. 

Mount Hecla famed in Iceland; see; — 

Vesuvius in Naples; — 
Then Etna great, in Sicily; — 

Whose fury all out equals. 

1 Carn-Tual has an elevation of 3,410 feet. 
3* 



46 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fatigued with heights our soarings end, 
Rejoiced to quit all highlands, 

Oh ! with what pleasure we descend, 
To view the British Islands. 

Great Britain fair, and Erin green, 
Where long the muse may hover, 

For these, 1 the good and gracious queen, 
Victoria, 



CHAPTER XXX. GREAT BRITAIN. 

Great Britain's parts, here apropos, 
Are Scotland, the north portion, 

(Styled Caledonia long ago,) 

And England "queen of th' ocean." 

England had been in days of yore, 

Oft variously divided, 
Know, by the Romans, into four 

Parts, separate and decided. 

Britannia Prima, first our text, 
The southern parts containing: 

Britannia secunda, our next, 
The western parts embracing. 

The third great portion, Maxima, 
From the Pict's wall extending, 

Quite to the Trent. Fourth, Flavia, 
The midlands comprehending. 

Nor shall we o'er the Saxons fly, 
To notice parts beside this : — 

We see the question in each eye, 
Pray how did they divide this? 

'Twas by these chiefs of ancient fame, 
Into se'en kingdoms founded, 

Styled Saxon-Heptarchy, a name, 
Of two Greek words compounded. 

1 With many others. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 47 

To note these parts we may not here. 

With accurate precision, 
'Twould check at present our career, 

To dwell on each division. 

Scotland on north, ; tis bounded with, 

(But better illustration,) 
Cheviot, Tweed, and Solway Frith, 

North acc'rate limitation. 

On east, a sea 'tis bounded by, 
(Our muse the German names it,) 

South, th' English Channel we descry, 
West, th' Irish Channel laves it. 

Know, reader, England may be viewed, 

'Tween parallels of sixty, 
And forty-six north latitude, — 

Then noting rather strictly; 

'Tween two degrees east longitude, 

And six to west you'll find it, 
Although not much exactitude, 

Regarding minutes minded. 

Fair England's from the western shore 

Of Dorset, as they mention, 
To Berwick, miles three hundred, 2 o'er, 

Some add to this dimension. 

Three hundred miles its breadth is, near, 
(As we've indeed been told oft,) 

From David's Head in Pembrokshire, 
Just to (in Suffolk) Lowestoft. 

Its Area, 2 but that must fall 

To better calculators. 
Why, Sullivan will tell you all, 

About the miles and acres. 

1 England. 2 360. 

3 Its area contains about 57,960 square miles. 



48 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fair England (Wales included) holds, 
A number quite tremendous, 

'Bove fourteen million living souls, 
As shown by some late census. 

"The Church of England, Protestant," 
Is styled the state religion, 

But, (England long being tolerant,) 
No sect endures restriction. 

Its government a monarchy, 
(A sovereign still reigning,) 

With limitations, properly, 
All tyranny restraining. 

Regarding England's Parliament, 
The noble lords compose it, 

With commons, this we need not hint, 
Each faithful subject knows it. 

The true Elite or titled class, 
The upper mansion graces, — 

In lower house, which next we pass, 
The Commons still have places. 

A general notion this imparts, 

An outline of a feature; 
Fain would we, ere the muse departs, 

Add more on legislature; 

Though all its modes of policy, 
Which in some cases alter, 

Is more than we can acc'rately 
Define, or range in order. 

To close this chapter happily, 
Our gracious sovereign's sty-led, 

Know, "Her Britannic Majesty/' 
Long may she live, thus titled! 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 49 
CHAPTER XXXI. — ENGLAND, CONTINUED. 

Fair England's into forty shires 

Or counties subdivided, 
Again for justice, as appears, 

We in six circuits find it. 

In Northland fair Newcastle see, 

Upon the tyne located, 
Then Tynemouth, Northshields, Rothbury, 

Blyth, Hexham, Alnwick famed. 

In CUMBERLAND, CARLISLE we view, 

Upon the river eden, 
Kirkoswald, Keswick, Penrith too, 
With Ravenglass, we see then. 

In DURHAM, DURHAM on the WEAR, 

Observe, then Gateshead famous, 
Darlington, Auchland, Stockton fair, 
And Sunderland so spacious. 

In WESTMORELAND, lo APPLEBY 

Upon the river eden, 
Then Ambleside, Shap, Kirby see, 
With Kendall, Kirby-Step'hen. 

In Yorkshire, which the student knows 

Is greatest of the number, 
Lo, york, famed chief, on th' ouse, which flows 

From north into the Humber. 

Here also find we Scarborough, 

North Allerton and Whitby, 
Richmond on Swale, Bowes, Gisborough, 

New Malton, Moorside, Kirby. 

See east fair Howden, Beverly, 
Flamborough, Market Weighton, 

Hull, 1 Driffield, Bridlinton, Hornsea, 
With Patrington, and Hey don. 

1 Hull upon the Humber, or Kingston on Hull. 



50 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

West Doncaster, Leeds, Huddersfield, 
Thorn, Halifax, and Selby, 

Harrowgate, Bradford, Ecelesfield, 
With Bransley, Sheffield, then see. 

In Lancashire see Lancaster, 
Upon the Lon, — then Bolton, 

Warrington, Clithero, Manchester, 
Leigh, Liverpool and Poulton. 

Ere from this circuit quite, we'll heed, 
(At ace' racy still aiming,) 

The famous Berwick-upon-Tweed, 
To Durham now pertaining. 

'Tween Scotland wild, and England, lo 
This famous town located, — 

'Tis in itself, young reader, know, 
A county ever rated. 



MIDLAND CIRCUIT. 

In Warwickshire chief Warwick see, 

On th' Avon, next Nuneaton, 
Birmingham, Stratford, Coventry, 

Leamington, Bedworth, Gey don. 

In Leicestershire, chief Leicester, we 

Observe upon the Soare, may; 
Then Ashby, 1 Loughborough, Bosworth, see, 

With Hinckley, Melton, Mowbray. 

In DERBYSHIRE We DERBY view, 

Upon the derwent's fair flow; 
Then Sunbury and Belper too, 
With Chesterfield of fame know. 

In Nottingham its chief same name, 
Upon the trent, may viewed be, 

1 Ashby- de-la- zouch. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 51 

East Retford, Mansfield, high in fame, 
With Newark, Southwell^ Rudby. 

Lincolnshire which is next to York, 

In size and situation, 
Like it, 's divided, and in short, 

Needs equal observation. 

High in importance we behold, 

Chief of the whole as stated, 
Fair Lincoln, famed since days of old, 

On with am 1 stream located. 

Then Boston, Grantham, Gainsborough, 
Louth, Horncastle, Great Grimsby, 

Crowle, Bollingbroke, and Barton, too, 
With Tattershall and Spilsby. 

In Rutlandshire, which means red land, 
(The smallest shire must know you,) 

See oakham, chief town, rather grand, 
Then Uppingham let's go to. 

Northamptonshire behold wherein 

We find the following places, 
Northampton, chief town on the nen, 

Which first regard engages. 

Next Wellingborough, Daventry, 

Kettering, Oundle, Thrapston, 
Then Peterborough, Towcester, 1 see, 

With Rockingham and Brackley. 



OXFORD CIRCUIT. 

In Oxfordshire chief oxford see, 

Upon the Thames located, 
And for its University, 

So justly celebrated. 

1 We call the largest river stream, when it suits our 
rhyme. 2 Pr. Towster. 



OZ THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next Woodstock, famous for its park, 

Bicaster, Burford, Whitney, 
With Watlington, and Thame, remark, 

Then Banberry and Henley. 

To Buckinghamshire now the muse, 
Calls forth our best attention, 

Where Buckingham, chief on the ouse, 
Claims most respectful mention. 

Then Aylesbury, High Wicombe, lo 
Important too, Great Mario w, 

Famed Eton, Oluey, Ivinghoe, 
And Amersham, famed also. 

In Gloucestershire see glouster fair, 
On Severn, then Minchhampton, 

Stroud, Chelt'n'am, Bristol City rare, 
Stour, Berkeley, Painswick, Frampton. 

To Worcestershire we now advance, 
W^here Worcester in its grandeur, 

Upon the Severn, claims a glance, 
We'll o'er this City wander. 

Then Kidderminster, Tenbury, 

Great Malvern, Evesham, Bewdly, 

Famed Dudley, Droitwich, H anbury, 
And Stourport, here may viewed be. 

Famed Monmouthshire we' 11 now define, 
Where monmouth in full beauty, 

Upon the wye, a river fine, 
Demands our passing duty. 

Next Chepstown, Abergavenny, 1 and 

Fair Pontypool so famous, 
Then Newport where some ruins stand, 

Of camps and castles spacious. 

1 Pr. Abergany. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 53 

0' er Herefordshire we' 11 cast an eye, 
Whose chief same name ; s located, 

Likewise upon the river wye, 
In ancient pride as stated. 

Famed Ross and Leominster, 1 observe, 

And Ledbury e'en fair, then, 
With Kington, Bromyard, which deserve 

Some plaudits, could we spare them. 

In Shropshire lo, fair Shrewsbury, 
The spacious Severn placed on, 

Then Bridgenorth, Ludlow, Oswestry, 
With Wellington and Drayton. 

Famed Staffordshire invites us now, 

Where finely situated, 
Chief Stafford find we on the sow, 

And Stoke-on-Trent high rated. 

Next Wolverhampton, Walsall, then, 

With Burton-on -Trent fairer, 
Famed Tarn worth, Burton-under-Lyne, 

And Litchfield City greater. 



NORFOLK CIRCUIT. 

Lo, Bedfordshire, where now the muse, 
Fair Bedford shows located, 

Upon the river styled south ouse, 
Which near Lynn 's terminated. 

Next Leighton-Buzzard, Biggleswade, 
With Ampthill famed in story, — 

And Dunstable so famed for trade, — 
Here Luton also note we. 

In Berkshire, lo fair reading on 
The river Thames so splendid, 

(From Cotswold hills which flows along, 
' Till German Ocean ends it. ) 

1 Pr. Leminster, or Lemster. 



54 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fair Windsor, Wantage, Abingdon, 
And Wallingford, shall name we, 

Then Hungerford and Farringdon, 
With Wokingham, of fame see. 

In Huntingdonshire one descries, 
On the south ouse located, 

Fair Huntingdon, likewise St. Ives, 
Upon said river placed. 

Kimbolton, Buckden, Stilton too, 
St. Neot's, fair Elton, Stewkelj, 

With Ramsay, Sowtry, here we view, 
And many more of beauty. 

Now Cambridgeshire attracts the muse, 
On cam see Cambridge seated, — 

Here science an abode did choose, 
Where lore is duly treated. 

Then Ely city famous, we, 
With others may remark yet, 

March, Wisbeach, Soham, Thorney, see, 
Next Caxton and New Market. 

From Cambridgeshire to Suffolk, we, 

(A proper circuit making,) 
Advance on th' Orwell fair, to see 

Chief ipswich, so engaging. 

Here Bury, Sudbury, and Eye, 
With South wold claim attention, 

Stowmarket, Brandon, Woodbridge high, 
And Hadleigh merit mention. 

Famed Norfolk, Norwich, on the yare, 

(A city famed for beauty,) 
Presents, with Cowes of aspect fair, 

Which shall be noted duly. 

Great Yarmouth next attracts the muse, 
Lynn-Regis' Castle rising, 



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And Thetford seated on the Ouse, 

Of consequence surprising. 
To name the rest we must refuse, 

Though worthy of admiring. 



HOME CIRCUIT. 

In essex, Chelmsford we behold, 

Upon the chelmer seated, 
Whose features beautiful and bold, 

Should with nice care be treated. 

Famed Colchester upon the Colne, 

Claims honourable mention, 
In Essex, none so great, not one, 

Can boast of such extension. 

Next in importance, Norwich see, 
Then Ilford, Epping, Maiden, 

Leigh, Raleigh, Rochfort, Manningtree, 
With Braintree, Saffron- Waldon. 

Lo, Hertfordshire; the next, where we 
Find Hertford chief located, 

Upon the noted river lea, 
A town of fame, as stated. 

St. Albans' then and Roystown fair, 
With Hatfield, claim attention, 

Then Bishops — Stortford, Hitchin, Ware, 
Nor others shall we mention. 

By accuracy's own consent, 

Our muse now southward faces, 

And leads our youthful friends to KENT, 
To view its charming places. 

Lo maidstone, which doth proudly stand, 
On medway so commanding. 

Lo Greenwich graced, by features grand, 
Our plaudits best demanding. 



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Lo Canterbury on the Stour, 

Exciting admiration. 
Lo Deptford, o'er all England sure, 

The second naval station. 

Now Rochester, high famed 'tis true, 
With Chatham claims attention, 

Then Woolwich, Greenwich, Dover too, 
And more of good dimension. 

Here Thanet isle, and Sheppy view, 
Increasing Kent's extension. 

In SURREY, guilford on the WEY, 
First claims an observation, 

Then Richmond grand in its display, 
And high in estimation. 

Great and important Southwark, lo 
Fair Kingston, Croydon DorkiDg, 

Then Ryegate, Epsom, famed also, 
W r ith Chertsey, and Godalming. 

Next Sussex where Chichester we 

Find charmingly located, 
Upon a river, near the sea, 

Levant denominated. 

Then Horsham, Lewes, 1 Winchelsea, 
Rye, Petworth, Brighton, Hampton, 2 

East Grinstead, Midhurst, Pevensey, 
Where landed the brave Norman. 3 



western circuit. 
In Hampshire, Winchester see, on 

The itchen stream located, 
A city famed in days by gone, 

And still full highly rated. 

1 Pronounce, Lu'is. 2 Little Hampton. 

3 William the Conqueror of England. 



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Southampton, Whitechurch, Petersfield, 

Lymington, Gosport fine, and 
Famed Portsmouth, (which to none may yield,) 

Placed on fair Portsey island. 

To Hampshire also, here remark 

Belong the isles, we mention, 
Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, 

And Wight, which claims attention. 

In Wiltshire find we Salisbury, 

The western Avon placed on, 
A city famed in history, 

Ha'ing features to be gazed on. 

Famed Trowbridge, Bradford, Amesbury, 
Oalne, 1 Marlborough, and Wilton, 

Devizes, Cricklade, Malmsbury, 
Pair Chippenham, and Hindon, 

Warminster great, and Westbury, 
We add, with Corsham, Swindon. 

Young reader let's o'er Dorset roam, 
Then to its chief town saunter, 

Fair dorchester, upon the frome, 
A town of yore far larger. 

Poole, Wareham, Weymouth, Cranborne, 

Cerne- Abbas, Melcomb-Regis, 
Corfe-Castle, Bridport, Sherborne, 

Bere, 2 Shaftsbury, Lyme-Begis. 

And Portland, once an island, know, 

From the mainland divided, 
(At high tides still appearing so,) 

In DORSET, is compris-ed. 

In somerset, see bath its boast, 
The Avon south adorning, 

1 Pronounce, Can. 2 Bere Regis. 



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Of England's cities all, the most 
Distinguished, fair, and charming. 

Next in importance, Taunton view, 
Wells likewise, and Bridgewater, 

(To these in turn, you'll find it true, 
Th' Assizes duly alter.) 

Frome, Glastonbury, Somerton, 
Then Shepton-Mallet, Clifton, 

Old Ilchester, and Wellington, 

Wincaunton, Minehead, Wrington. 

To Devonshire we'll haste to view, 
On th' exe, its chief town spacious, 

Fair exeter, (styled county too,) 
For commerce, none more famous. 

Famed Devon port, fair Honiton, 
Then Tavistock, Oakhampton, 

Barnstaple, Topsham, Torrington, 
Axminster, Totness, Bampton. 

Great Plymouth, Teinmouth, Dartmouth see, 

With Ottery, St. Mary, 
Then Bideford, Plympton, Modbury, — 

More might the reader weary. 

Now Cornwall west, attracts our ken, 
Where launceston, 1 in full beauty, 

On th' attery, behold we then, 
Demanding our best duty. 

Penzance, St. Ives, and Truro see, 
Then Plymouth, Helston, note we, 

Penryn, LiskeanJ, and Bossiny, 
With Bodmin, and Tragony. 

Lo Middlesex, next to be scanned, 
Where London, famed in story, 

1 Pronounce, Lanston. 



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Upon the Thames doth proudly stand, 
So justly England's glory. 

Its merits great we waive, meantime, 

Yet shall they be related, 
When more of note, tho' less sublime, 

Are in due order stated. 

Here Brentford, Uxbridge, Hampton, know, 
"With Hounslow, claim attention, 

Staines, Kensington, and Highgate, though 
Of limited dimension. 

Then Hackney, Harrow, we'll look o'er, 
With Edgeware, ere we wander, 

And Enfield, famed in days of yore, 
Still holding traits of grandeur. 

In CHESHIRE, CHESTER on the DEE, 

First claims our admiration, 
Then Macclesfield and Stockport see, 
Towns high in estimation. 

Famed Congleton and Knutsford note, 
With Malpas, Frodsham, Nantwich, 

And Altriogham of good report, 
Then Tarporly and Northwich. 

Regarding these another line, 

(Exactitude our known forte,) 
Last two 1 are counties palatine, 

Each therefore has its own court. 



CHIEF SEA PORTS OF ENGLAND. 

Chief ports of England, Workington, 

Whitehaven, Preston also, 
Old Chester fair, the Dee upon, 

And Liverpool great, all know. 

1 The counties of Middlesex and Cheshire. 



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Bristol, St. Ives, Penzance, then view, 
With Falmouth, Plymouth noted, 

Then Dartmouth, Exmouth, Weymouth too, 
By highest grades resorted. 

Southampton, Portsmouth, truly grand, 

Arundel, Brighton, charming, 
Hastings, Winchester, Rouiney, and 

Hyke, Folkstone, note commanding. 

Next Dover, Deal, and Chatham fair ; 

Distinguished, and capacious, 
Rochester, Greenwich, London, e'er 

Beyond all others famous. 

Now Harwich famed, and Aldborough, 
With Dunwich, Lestoff noted, 

Fair Yarmouth, Lynn, Hull, Grimsby, lo, 
Hence much has been exported. 

Then Patrington, small Hornsey, and 

Flamborough claiming notice, 
Scarborough, Whitby, Sunderland, 

Which an important port is. 

Newcastle next and North Shields mind, 

Both on the Tyne located, 
Full many more we've left behind, 
Which should perhaps be stated. 



PRINCIPAL TOWNS OF ENGLAND. 

First London, see the greatest found, 
All o' er the wide creation, 

For noble traits displayed around, 
Size, wealth, and population. 

For buildings that arrest the sight, 
With power that quite amazes, 
Producing wonder and delight, 
When first the stranger gazes. 



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Each, striking as a magic wand, 

On mem' ry's tablets traces 
A picture, which e'en time's strong hand. 

Ne'er totally effaces! 

Each, still immortalizing men. 

Whose talents purchased glory, 
' Mongst these, see the unrivalled Wren, 

Who shines in England's story. 

Of structures famed, to name a few, 

Strict ace' racy enforces, 
Where art to taste and judgment true, 

Has used her best resources. 

St. Paul's cathedral nobly fine, 

Attracts our first attention, 
Possessing features, quite sublime, 

And wonderful dimension. 

Its vast circumf'rence, grand to view, 

Elicits next our notice. — 
Twelve hundred feet and ninety-two, 

Our writers best report this. 

And lo, this mighty structure's height, 
(Which distance vast embraces,) 

Three hundred feet and forty quite, 
From extreme point, to basis. 

All Europe o'er, no greater 's known, 

For magnitude and splendour, 
Except St. Peter's Church alone, 

To which it must surrender. 

Westminster abbey next behold, 

(Which slightly we depicture,) 
A charming specimen, as told, 

Of Gothic Architecture. 

Where many monarchs brave and bold. 
Received proud coronation, 
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And found at last in friendly mould, 
A final habitation. 

Here monuments extremely fair, 

Are also dedicated, 
To Statesmen, Warriors, Artists, rare, 

And Poets, first-class rated. 

The royal palaces by right, 
Now claim our admiration, — 

We courteously advance our mite, 
Then waive delineation. 

But having these, the reader's gaze, 

Judiciously brought under, 
He may if clever sound their praise, 

Whilst we, in silence wonder! 

The lofty Tower we next ascend, 
Where innocence oft pleaded 

Its cause, — which justice should defend, 
Uncaring who maltreated. — 

But sentimentalizing e'en, 

Perchance might censure gain us, 

Our province is to paint the scene, 
Nor question aught might pain us. 

Here rests each gem and ornament, 

Nay all the grand Regalia, 
Which decks the crown magnificent, 

And throne of fair Britannia. 

Superb likewise, Westminster hall, — 
Here are chief courts of justice, 

Where Laws in balance rise and fall, 
As genius' hands adjust this. 

The house of lords and commons, see, 
To last named hall adjoining, 

Where splendour, style, and grandeur we 
Find all their powers combining. 



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Others of wondrous fair report, 

And of all praise deserving, 
Are the Guildhall, the Inns of court, 

And Colleges, where learning 
Presides in all its mighty forte, 

Of sci' ntific discerning. 

The mint on Tower Hill we view, 

A very striking picture, 
A model fair, excelled by few, 

Of Grecian architecture. 

See th' admiralty at White Hall, 
The Horseguards, grand, imposing, 

The Treasury preferred to all, 
Where Mammon lies reposing. 

The mansion house, we also view, 
For the lord mayor intended, 

The famed museum wondrous too, 
The Gallery so splendid ; 

Here beauties, chieftains, heroes bold, 

Exist on glowing canvass, 
Where th' Artist every charm has told, 
With power that all enhances. 

In this superior city, we 

The Session-House so famous, 
And Somerset Place, also see, 

Two structures fair and spacious. 

The monument in memory 

Of the great conflagration, 
Which in the seventeenth century, 

Caused such dire devastation. 

The bank of England, quite sublime, 

One moment claims attention, 
The new Post Office too meantime, 

With th/ Excise merit mention. 



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The custom house we next behold, 

Of Offices whole ranges, 
The herald's college great of old, 

The Corn and Stock Exchanges. 

Here noble hospitals we find, 
For injured constitutions, 

Here Charity for functions kind, 
Has famous institutions. 

Here are seats of diversion too, 
Where mortals quite enlightened, 

Still summon forth the crowd to view 
Performances unrivalled. 

Here Churches large and Chapels fine, 

(In honour held for ages,) 
Invite to hear the word divine, 
From Scripture's sacred pages. 

And prejudice apart, we see, 
For every known persuasion, 

A suited place to bend the knee 
In humble adoration. 

But of the sacred Fanes behold, 
Those first of all the boasted, 

The Chapel of that King 1 of old, 
For avarice so noted. 

And that where brilliant talent tried 
Each powerful manoeuvre, 

St. Stephen's, Walbrook, in its pride,- 
Sir Christopher's chef d'ceuvre. 



LONDON, CONTINUED. 

Of structures now another class, 
Appear our notice claiming, 

1 Henry vn. of England.. 



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The Bridges which we may not pass, 
Unheeding or unnaming. 

The famed New London Bridge behold, 

In stateliness erected, 
Where stood for centuries the old, 

Ere judgment this rejected. 

Five noble Arches this complete, 

Of forni by all commended, 
Westminster Bridge a fabric neat, 

Blackfriars e' en more splendid. 

The Waterloo Bridge may we style, 

A non-pareil most truly, — 
The wondering muse here rests a while, 

To view consummate beauty. 

Its charms to speak exceeds by far 

Our powers of elocution, 
So grand, so nobly splendid, are 
Design and execution! 

Know those of Southwark and Vauxhall, 

Likewise deserve attention, 
With many others great and small, 

Too numerous to mention. 

Sev' n miles by five, this City's size, 

Its buildings we discover, 
An Area, (this may surprise) 

Of thirty square miles cover. 

The first in science 'tis we hear, 

And lo, its population, 
To millions two, approaching near, 

By recent calculation. 

Its spacious streets, squares, mansions gay, 

To paint if we attempted, 
Would prove indeed a faint essay, 

Commenced, but never ended. 



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For London's merits to define, — 
Its charms and traits romantic, — 

Would need of pens, the most sublime, 
And faculties gigantic. 

Beneath the task description faints, 
Yet o'er the same may wander, 

The mind, while fancy brightly paints, 
Scenes of exalted grandeur. 



TOWNS OF ENGLAND, CONTINUED. 

See Liverpool, which here doth claim 

Particular attention, 
To London next in wealth and fame, 

And mercantile extension. 

And know, the grand emporium 
Of the New World's 1 trade His, 

To which it chiefly owes the sum, 
Of all its wealth and greatness. 

Its docks with splendid shipping full, 
Lo, three miles long, completely, 

On Tyne Newcastle, Bristol, Hull, — 
As famed for commerce, nearly. 

For manufactures rare and rich, 
See Manchester, first sty-led, 

Chief cotton trade mart, 'tis for which 
Old England stands unrivalled. 

Next Birmingham, so famed in all 

Metallic manufactures, 
As weapons, which we Arms call, 

(Oft causing sad disasters,) 

And plated ware, bright cutlery, 
Time-pieces, (best e'er warned,) 

1 America. 



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With engines, and machinery, 
The noblest ever formed ! 

For ev'ry above mentioned ware, 
Now Sheffield claims our praises, 

Like Birmingham, its models rare 
Our highest wonder raises. 

See Preston, Boiton, Blackburn, towns, 

The highest rank maintaining, 
For cotton goods, so famed for gowns, 

And various useful draping. 

Leeds, Wakefield, Exeter, Huddersfield, 
For woollen goods are famed far, 

Coventry, Norwich, Macclesfield, 
Regarding silks, the same are. 

In Nottingham and Leicester, we 

Find hosiery tbe neatest, 
But Kidderminster, all agree, 

For carpeting's the greatest. 

Know, Worcester's noblest property 

Is porcelain of the rarest : — 
Newcastle's famous pottery, 

Of aspect not the fairest. 

Lo Gloucester, quite remarkable 

For most expert pinmakers, 
(Though trifling seems the article. 

How useful th' operators.) 

On Portsey island, Portsmouth lo, 

Chief of the stations naval. 
And fortified in fashion, know, 

That nothing can out-equal. 

Its harbour grand, (who could believe, 
Save those who did the same see,) 

Is quite sufficient to receive, 
At once, the Royal Navy. 



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Deptford and Chatham, named before, 
Are for their dock-yards noted, 

Regarding Spithead and the Nore, 
Each is a British Roadstead. 

Omit we may not canterbury, 

Or York in our relations, 
Distinguished for antiquity, 

And elegant cathedrals. 

In oxford and in Cambridge, we 
Find Architect' ral beauties, 

Each has a university, 

For lore's most sacred duties. 

But oxford know, so dazzling is, 

That many have related, 
A city of fine palaces 

'T has been denominated. 

Next Windsor, rendered eminent, 

For (duriDg many ages,) 
Its castle so magnificent, 

A theme for learned sages. 

We fail to paint with elegance, 

Art's glitt'ring decorations, 
In this beloved old residence, 

Of England's royal patrons. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, AC. 

Its climate's (all inform us, 
Who'd facts be ever stating,) 

Mild, genial, and salubrious, 
But of the moist partaking. 

Its soil in th' east especially, 
Deserves high approbation, 

For its admired fertility, 
And state of cultivation. 



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In north some barren tracts we view, 

(Its beauty not enhancing.) 
And marshes large we find, when to 

The eastern parts advancing. 

The major parts howe'er present, 

An aspect sweetly smiling, 
As valleys fair of grand extent, 

And hills so gently rising. 

Rich pastures, crops, and fruits, and flowers, 

(Grand boons of the Creator,) 
Here with large woods, and verdant bowers, 

Delight still each spectator ! 

Now the chief animals we'll name, 

(Each in its kind so noted,) 
The Horse exceeding far what fame, 

Has of its worth reported. — 

Black cattle of the noblest kind, 

Of properties amazing, 
With splendid sheep we daily find, 

On England's pastures grazing. 

And here are other animals, 

Too numerous to mentiun, — 
But note we must the minerals, . 

That claim still high attention. 

Coal most important, first may ken 

The well instructed youthful, 
Tin, copper, iron, lead, and then 

Salt so extremely useful. 

Its various products would we note, 

Its exports, waiving neither, — 
But time and rhyme against us vote, 

Then pause we must, dear reader. 
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70 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

ANTIQUITIES AND CURIOSITIES, &C. 

Know, England's great Antiquities 

Our next to be described, 
Are fitly into, as one sees, 

Four classes subdivided. 

First British, (also Celtic styled,) 
Then Roman, Saxon, Danish, — 

Stonehenge in Wiltshire, oddly piled, 
Lo chief of these, though plainish. 

This Relic's styled Druidical, — 
In Wales are ruins noted, 

(In Anglesea' n particular,) 
Still wondrous as reported. 

The Roman chief antiquities, 
Are warlike ways and Arms, 

Forts, (emblems of hostilities,) 
Inscriptions, coins, and altars. 

Fine ruins architectural, 

The Saxon chief remains, are 

Some Raths, and camps quite circular, 
The Relics of the Danes are. 

Now to these famed antiquities, 
• Astonishing for ages, 
We add some curiosities, 
From nature's awful pages. 

First note we that, which doth appear 

To wonder dedicated, 
The noble peak, in Derbyshire, 

O'er Europe celebrated. 

Its giant features, grand, august, 

The visitor entrances, — 
Whilst minor traits, forever must 

Delight as he advances. 

Here charming petrifactions too, 
Appear in beauty shining, 



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In brilliant shades of varied hue, 
The vision quite beguiling. 

Next, lo the splendid scenery, 

Of Cumberland so noted, — 
Its Lakes, and magic tracery, 

Where nature's pencil sported; 

Surpassing Art in the sublime, 

The picturesque, the simple, 
Why, art may paint the picture -fine, 

But nature gives the dimple. 

Here many more the bard might choose, 

Of wonder's highest order, 
These mayn't we show, for now the muse, 

Fatigued, solicits quarter. 



MEN OF LEARNING, GENERAL CHARACTER 

Four splendid universities, 

In England may behold we, 
Now apropos we'll mention these, 

Then other traits shall note we. 

First Oxford in its splendour, lo, — 
Next Cambridge to be heeded, — 

Then London, Durham, great as though 
They'd be by none exceeded. 

And many seminaries grand, 

In sev'ral parts adorn, 
This consequential polished land, 

Where all things seem to charm. 

Westminster, Eton, Harrow, view, 

Where classic education, 
Lore's brightest path, has pointed to, 

For many a generation. 

Here very many colleges, 
As Military, Naval, 



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Attract, where youthful geniuses, 
Are taught by masters able. 

Know England may with candour boast, 
Through all its passing ages, 

Of learned men who shine the most, 
On Europe's ample pages. 

We'll name a few, oft named before, 1 

To sterling praise entitled, 
Who laurels won, and proudly wore, 

Who closed their days unrivalled. 

First Bacon, Dryden, Newton, Pope, 
And the immortal Shakspeare, 

Locke, Milton, Addison, Bolingbroke, 
And Marlborough, to fame dear. 

And Blackstoue, who in legal strain, 
The rules of justice stated, — 

Who intricacies did explain, 
In style still imitated. 

Lord Byron too, of later times, 

Should grace fair England's story, 

Whose learned, smooth, though lofty lines, 
Have gained the height of glory. 

Here hundreds must we waive indeed, 
(Than these more seldom quoted,) 

But who in talents did exceed, 
What fame has long reported. 

Regarding next the character 

Ere yet the subject closing, 
The English brave, and polished are, 

Of manners quite imposing. 

Kind hearted, honest, liberal, 
Of learning noble patrons, 

1 In history, biography, poetry, &c. 



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For industry proverbial, 
A model for all nations. 

Swayed by good laws and Christian love, 

They, by meek toleration, 
(Although quite strict to the above,) 

Still suffer each persuasion. 



WALES. 

wales th' Irish sea has north and west, 
The British Channel on south, 

Fair Cheshire, Shropshire on the east, 
With Herefordshire and Monmouth. 

To England's king belongs the same, 

Whose eldest son is titled 
"The Prince of Wales," by lawful claim, 
■ Since Longshanks 1 reigned unrivalled. 

This principality hath shires, 

Full twelve, wo thus divide them, 

Six north, six south, as just appears, — 
Permit us to describe them. 

First flint behold, most northern shire, 

Of limited dimension, 
Which, though the smallest find we here, 

Has traits that merit mention. 

Its chief, same name, upon the dee, 
Mold, Hollywell, Harwarden, 

St. Asaph, Rhudlan, Caerwys, see, 
New Market too, regard then. 

Now glancing over Denbighshire, 
We, Denbigh chief, find placed on 

A branch of Cluyd, then others here, 
Are Ruthin, and Ruabon. 

1 Edward I. of England. 



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Next Abergely, Llanidloes, 

Langollen, notice claiming, 
And Wrexham, e'en more famed than those, 

The rest we pass unnaming. 

In famed Carnarvonshire, then we, 

Its capital, Caernarvon, 
On Menai Strait, in beaut}' see, 

; Mong chief towns, a fam'd-far one. 

Then Bangor, see, and Tremedoc, 

Pulhely, Llanwrog, Conway, 
And Newin, not to be forgot, 

Tho' from the last a long way. 

Next view we th' isle of anglesea, 
Which the most northern shire is, 

This, like the last, on Menai, see. 
Beaumaris, chief town, here is. 

Next Aberfraw, Llanerch-y-Medd, 
With Newborough, meantime, and 

High in importance, Holly-Head 
On western part of th' island. 

In Merioneth, upon sea-shore, 

See harleigh chief, located, 
A town much famed, in days of yore, 

Not now so highly rated. 

Dolgelly, Bala, fair to view, 

Then Pennalt Dynasmouthy, 
Tallyllan, Barmouth, Corwen, too, 

With Towyn, we no doubt see. 

We now approach Montgomeryshire, 
Where, near the Severn, spacious, 

Montgomery chief, doth grand appear, 
For features fine still famous. 

Here Welsh-pool, find we next in fame, 
Llanfyllin Llanfair, then, with 



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Llanmerwig, Newton, to the same 
We add, likewise MacLynleth. 



SIX SOUTHERN SHIRES. 

In Radnorshire, near Soinergil, 
(Tho' not much celebrated,) 

New-RADNOR see, beneath a hill, 
Full handsomely located. 

Beguildy, Knighton, here are seen, 
With Nan tin el, and Rhayder, 

Paincastle, Conway, then Presteigne, 
In rank and beauty, greater. 

In fertile Cardiganshire we, 
(The Teiffy stream adorning,) 

Famed cardigan, its chief town see, 
Of aspect very charming. 

Lo Aberystwith ranking high, 

Of features rare, then Penbryn, — ' 

With Llanbeder, we may descry, 
Tregaren fair, and Bryngwyn. 

Led by the muse to Pembrokeshire, 
We'll to fair Pembroke wander, 

On Milford-haven seated; here 
Are still some traits of grandeur. 

St. David's next, then Milford view, 
Famed for its spacious harbour, 

Haverford, Fishguard, Newport, too, 
And Tenby, noted rather. 

Now hie we to caermarthenshire, 
With paces quite gigantic, 

To view its face, its rivers clear, 
And fountains so romantic. 

caermarthen see, the Towy on, — 
Llandillo-vawr, Kidwelly, 



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Landoverj then, en passant, 
With Laugharne, and Llanelly. 

In Brecknockshire, high'n consequence, 
See, (with respect still treated,) 

Famed Brecon, at the confluence, 
Of th' usk, and Hondey, seated. 

Here find we, (once important,) Hay, 

With Ystradfeltre, Talgarth, 
Pendenen, Llyswen, Builth, we may 

Then note Llanywern, Narberth. 

glamor' gan, lo most northern shire, 

Our Welsh excursion closing, 
Upon the Tave, see car'diff here, 

Some features grand exposing; 

Its Castle, once the city's pride, 

Where highest ranks resorted, 
Here that brave prince, 1 long lived, and died, 

For indolence so noted. 

Next, Merthyrtydvil, Aberdare, 

And Caerphilly, we can see, 
Neath, Llandaff, still, of features rare, 

Llantrissent, Cowbridge, Swansea. 



Chief ports of Wales are Holyhead, 

Flint, Aberconway, Bangor, 
"Beaumaris, chief of th' isle, as said, 

And also famed Carnarvon. 

Then Harleigh, Cardigan, we view, 
St. David's, Milford, beauteous, 

Pembroke, Caermarthen, Swansey too, 
Llandaff of features curious. 

Robert. Duke of Normandy, eldest son of William the 



Conqueror. — See EDg. Hist. 



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SCOTLAND. 

Scotland, which of Great Britain's Isle, 
Doth form the northern portion, 

Except upon the southern side, 
Is bounded by the ocean. 

On south by England it is bound, 
On west th' Atlantic waves with, 

On north the Northern ocean's found, 
On east the German laves it. 

'Tween fifty-four, 01 north latitude, 

(Observing with attention,) 
And fifty-eight, 01 this may be viewed, 

No minor parts we'll mention. 

Then 'tween one,° and six,° west, you may, 

Its longitude be finding, 
Not caring minutes to display, 

So ill they suit our chiming. 

And from the north, so far away, 
Its utmost length, you may see, 

Is, to the Mull of Galloway, 
Two hundred miles and eighty. 

Its breadth, from Berwick-upon-Tweed, 

Which borders on the ocean, 
One hundred and fifty is indeed, 

To Ross-shire's western portion. 

Now waived shall be its capital, 

But ere we cross the border, 
Each finest feature natural, 2 

We'll note in proper order. 

Fair Scotland was, a truth well knowm, 
A Kingdom independent, 

1 Strictly 54° SI' and 58° 40' north, and between 
1° 46' and 6° 13' west, islands not included. 

2 And artificial. 



78 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

'Till James 1 ascended England's throne. 
As being, the next descendant. 

In eighteen hundred years and six, 
By treaty, (quite a new one,) 

Scots did their power to England's fix, — 
See legislative union. 

In England's brilliant parliament, 

This country's represented, 
By sixteen peers full eminent, 
And commons who attend it. 

The latter's number fifty-three, 

But weary of description, 
Their policy wo leave and see, 

What may be the religion. 

Th' established that which Calvin sure. 

In holy mood dictated, 
But tho' they deem it the most pure, 

All else are tolerated. 

As properly thus far we've scanned, — 

Regarding population, 
About three millions crowd the land, 

By recent calculation. 

' Twas termed Caledo-ni-a, 

When Picts and Scots ran o'er it, 

We term it this, et cetera, 
As those of ancient yore did. 

Its grand divisions to this time, 
(To wit the high and low lands,) 

Lo, as in days of "auld lang syne," 
Each peopled by its own clans. 

In thirty-three, as may be seen, 
Fair shires it is divided, 

1 Jaines I. of England, and VI. of Scotland. 



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Ten north, nine middle, south fourteen, 
Iu which the whole 's compris-ed 



NORTHERN SHIRES. 

First orkneyshire observe we, where, 

' Famed kirkwall claims our duty, 
On" sea shore in Pomona fair, 

* Chief isle for size and beauty; 
Then Lerwick town of features rare, 

We in the Shetland group see. 
Next Caithness, famed for barren mould, 

(Which the most northern shire is,) 
Here wick, on sea shore we behold; 

Famed Thurso also here is. 

In SUTHERLAND we DORNOCH See, 

On dornoch eirth located ; 
A town distinguished formerly, 

Here 's none else highly rated. 
O'er rossshire now th' unwearied muse 

Casts forth her rapid glances, 
And on said Firth, tain chief town views, 

To Dingwall then advances. 
Here others of some note we view, 

Which merit our regard then, 
Lo, Invergordon, Kelso New, 

Fortrose famed, and Kincardine. 

In CROMARTY, on MURRAY FRITH, 

See chief same name, whose harbour 
Is famous traits adorned with, 

Few in Great Britain larger. 
And in this portion we observe, 

Kirkmichael or Resolis, 
Urquhart, whose traits some care deserve, 

The rest claim little notice. 
Next Nairnshire fertile as we learn, 

Where find we situated, 



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On Murray firth, its chief town NAIRN. 

A sea port estimated, 
None more of note, here we discern, 

Deserving to be stated. 

To murrayshire, styled Elgiu too, 

We haste, a pleasing duty, 
There on the lossie fair, to view 

Famed elgin, in its beauty. 

And more of note we may descry, 

In these romantic quarters, 
As Findhorn, Forres, seated high, 

With Rothness, and Fochabers. 

Now banf invites, a shire of fame, 
Where, on the devoran seated, 

We find its fair chief town, same name, 
Rhyme wills it not repeated. 

Famed Cullen see, then Aberlour, 
Keith, Kirk, and Cullen fam-ed, 

Then Portsey, Gamrie, noted sure, 
With more, need not be nam-ed. 

In Aberdeenshire may be seen, 

Its capital so spacious, 
Near mouth of dee fair Aberdeen, 

Then Aberdour less famous. 

Old Aberdeen, see also here, 
And Peterhead a famed port, 

Kintore, Old Meldrum, Huntley, Deer, 
With Fraserburg of great note. 

Fair Inverness appears in sight, 

A shire of grand extension, 
Whose chief, same name, creates delight, 

And merits high attention. 

And in this shire the famed Fort George, 
A fortress strong behold we, 



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Forts William and Augustus large, 
With Inverlochy, Beauly. 

Then pass we to Culloden, where 

(Thus history repeats it,) — 
Being styled pretender, — England's heir 

Was totally defeated. 



MIDDLE SHIRES. 

The middle shires meantime we near, 
Then Perthshire first may viewed be, 

Where many wild, rough traits appear, 
And more of striking beauty. 

Lo perth, chief town upon the tay, 
Where monarchs long resided, — 

Here courts supreme held mighty sway, 
And justice strict presided. 

Dunkeld, Dunblane, Crieff Errol, we, 
Blair- Athol, Doune, Blair-Gowrie, 

And Scone, a noted village, see, 
With Methven, famed in story. 

In angus, oft styled Forfarshire, 

See forfar, chief, located, 
Upon a plain, the centre near, — 

'Tis for neat houses fam-ed. 

Here also fair Dundee, Montrose, 
And Brechin claim attention, — 

Then Arbroath, Glommis, famed as those,- 
With Cupar, merit mention. 

Kincardineshire now claims our mite, 
Though not a spacious portion, 

Its chief Stonehaven, lo, in sight, 
Intruding on the ocean. 

Then Bervie, once the capital, 
See, still a neat well known port, 



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With others less remarkable, 
As Laurence-Kirk, and so forth. 

To famed Dumbarton now we trip, 
Between the high and lowlands, 

A rather long and narrow strip, 
So formed by nature's own hands. 

Here see Dumbarton on the Clyde, 
Then Kirkintilloch fair, view, 

Here Helensburg may be descried, 
Kirkpatrick village famed too. 

In STIRLINGSHIRE, lo STIRLING On 

The forth of gentle motion, 
(Which from Ben-Lomond, flows along 
Into the German ocean.) 

Then Carron, and famed Bannockburn, 
Kilsyth, Falkirk, and Grangemouth,- 

Did time permit, we would in turn, 
Its famous castle paint forth. 

Clackmannan next attracts our gaze, 
Whose chief town near the forth is, 

Here are some features that amaze, 
And it a famous port is. 

Famed Alloa, we next descry, 

A celebrated part, know, 
Then Dollar in importance high, 

With more of smaller note, though. 

Kinross-shire now we may behold, 

A portion fertile famous, 
Here stands Loch Leven famed of old, 

Quite picturesque and spacious. 

And lo its chief, Kinross of fame, 

Located near its centre, 
On Leven stream, (within a plain,) 

Ere it the Loch doth enter. 



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To fifeshire now we hasten on, 

In olden times far greater, 
Its ancient towns and cities, long 

Being marked by royal favour. 

Then, was St. Andrews of this shire 

A chief without a rival, 
But Cupar, also famed, we hear, 

Assumes of late the title. 

Here Inverkeithing, Dysartj ken, 

With Anstruther, Kirkcaldy, 
Dumferline, Kinghorn, Falkland, then, 

Aud Newburg seated grandly. 



SOUTHERN SHIRES. 

Young reader now behold the muse, 
With gentle force insisting, 

On making round the isles a cruise, 
Of which Buteshire consisting. 

Inchmarnoc, arran, Cumbrays two, 
Bute, (gi'ing denomination,) 

Between Ayr and Argyle shires view, 
Fair Frith of Clyde their station. 

Lo, Rothsay on Bute's eastern side, 
Whose castle claims attention ; — 

Then Lamlash, Brodick, Arran's pride, 
See, ports of good dimension. 

Now Renfrewshire may be descried, 
Where, claiming plaudits greatly, 

Behold fair Renfrew near the clyde, 
Here was a palace stately. 

Then highly noted doth appear, ■ 
Fort-Glasgow, Greenock, Paisley, 

The very largest in this shire, 
Arresting notice fairly. 



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In Lanarkshire, we hold to view, 
Great Glasgow chief, located 

Upon the Clyde, in season due, 
Its charms shall be related. 

Here Hamilton may be descried, 

And Airdrie, highly rated, 
With Lanark too, upon the Clyde, 

Then Both well famed as stated. 

linlith'gow or west-lothian, 

Now claims an observation, 
Whose chief same name West- Avon on, 

Still merits admiration. 

Boness' famed, and Queens-ferry, lo, 

Towns highly estimated, 
With Whiteburn, Bathgate, famous know, 

None others need be stated. 

Next Edinburgh, a portion fair, 

(Midlothian oft styFd,) see, 
Whose chief, same name of features rare, 

Near Firth of Forth, may find we. 

Now Leith, important port we near, 
Then Musselburg, note claiming; 

Here Calder, Fisher-row appear, 
Dalkeith too, famed for trading. 

HADDINGTON or EAST LOTHIAN, 

Now claims our approbation, 
Its name-sake chief, observe we can, 
On Tyne, a fair location. 

Then Preston-pans, North Berwick see, 
And, greatest in this portion, 

Dunbar so famed in history, 
13pon the German Ocean. 

To peebles-shire we now proceed, 
A part not lacking beauty, 



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Where Peebles, seated on the tweed, . 
Commands respectful duty. 

And here we find, important sure, 

Famed Linton, Inverleithen, 
Lyne, Newlands, and of note Tweeds-muir, 

None other here we'll heed, then. 

In haste we pass to Berwickshire, 

On Scotland's eastern border, 
Where many famous towns appear. 

Distinguishing this quarter. 

Sec Greenlaw, Coldstream, Dunse ; of note. 

And Lauder highly famous, 
With Eyemouth, noted as a port, 

Tho' not extra-capacious. 

Know, Berwick-upon-Tweed, so fine, 

Was chief in former ages, 
As England's this we did define, — 

Regard, then England's pages. 

The interesting Shire of AYR, 

Stretched far along the ocean, 
Behold we now, a fertile, rare, 

And most productive portion. 

The ancient Royal Burg of AYR, 

Its chief town see located, 
In beauty, on a river fair, 

The same denominated. 

Then, famed Kilmarnock, Mayboie, view, 
Kirkmichael, Largs, and Irvine, 

Kilmaurs, Androssen, Machliu, too, 
Dunclonald, Dairy Girvan. 

Lo wigtonshire remarkable, 

By famous bays indented : 
Of figure quite irregular, 

We find it represented. 
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86 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Located high, see wigton fair, 
(The Wigton bay commanding,) 

Glenluce, Port-patrick, then Stranraer, 
And White-horn, praise demanding. 

In Kirkcudbright, see on the ken, 

Its chief same name located, 
Fair Castle-Douglas find we then, 

Next in importance rated. 

New Galloway of some renown, 
New Abbey, Orr-kirk, Dairy, 

With Gatehouse, Cree, or Ferry-town, 
And Tongland, here we shall see. 

Lo, Dumfries next, a shire of fame, 

Held high in estimation, 
Whose traits, too numerous to name, 

Still merit admiration. 

Famed Dumfries chief, see on the nith, 
And Ecclesfechau famed, then 

Fair Annan, Moffat Sanquhar, with 
Lockerby, and Lochmaben. 

Now Selkirkshire demands a line, 

A small and hilly portion, 
Yet has it traits romantic, fine, 

Might charm us in proportion. 

Here's Selkirk chief, on ettrick, mind, 

A pretty situation, 
Save Galashiels, none more we find, 

Of much consideration. 

To roxburgshire not least, tho' last, 
Our muse, in haste advances, 

Where o'er fair jedburg, soon we'll cast 
Our much-approving glances. 

Melrose, famed Kelso, Hawick, all 
Deserving highest praises, 



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With Castle-town, and Roxburg small, 
In this famed shire, have places. 

And know, dear reader, Entre-Nous, 1 

Ere, this long chapter closing, 
Full many towns we've sauntered through, 

In every shire, unnoting. 



SEAPORTS. 

Chief ports of Scotland, near and far, 

We'll be in turn discerning; 
First, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Dunbar, 

North-Berwick, Leith, and Stirling. 

Kinghorn, St. Andrew's, and Dundee, 
Arbroath, Montrose, and Bervie, 

Stonehaven, Aberdeen, on Dee, 
Then Peterhead may ken we. 

Famed Frazerburg, Banf, Cullen, and 
Nairn, Cromarty, behold we, — 

Then, Dingwall, Tain, and Dornoch grand, 
Fair Wick, and Thurso note we. 

Next, Inverary, Greenock fair, 
Dumbarton, Glasgow, Renfrew, 

And, also, famous Irvine, Ayr, 
With Girvan too, we then view. 

Port-patrick just appears in sight, 
Now Wilton claims attention, 

None more, meantime, save Kirkcudbright, 
And Annan, shall we mention. 

Tho' many famous towns beside, 

Might accuracy hold forth, 
On Firth of Forth, and Firth of Clyde, 

Of beauty, size, and so-forth. 

1 Aun-tre-noo. 



88 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

PRINCIPAL CITIES AND TOWNS. 

See Edinburgh, metropolis 

Of all the Scottish nation : 
Description long should stop, at this, 

And leave a rich donation. 

This city, so admired for both 
Strict elegance, and grandeur, 

Is situate near Firth of Forth, 

Where some fair streams meander. 

Its houses high, astonish quite, 
Some there are, fourteen stories, 

And none, we guess, of greater height, 
In all the world-wide o'er, is. 

'Tis, (save on north,) surrounded by 
Yast rocks, and mountains greater, 

Which form a sort (being very high.) 
Of spacious amphitheatre. 

East, Arthur's seat, and Salisb'ry Craigs, 

Keep their eternal station, 
With Calton-hill, — where fame her flags 

Unfurls to admiration. — 

Upon the south, are seen displayed, 
(Still vast importance holding,) 

The Pentland hills, the hills of Braid,. 
In nature's rudest moulding. 

And on the west doth still appear, 
With all their springs and fountains, 

(To the romantic ever dear,) 

The Corstrophine wild mountains. 

This charming city, still our theme, 

Is in three parts divided, 
Which stand on hills, their number same, 

Whose grandeur seems unrivalled. 

Here Art has lately proved full true 
To every high pretension, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 89 

Ha' ng granted several features new, 
And wonderful extension. 

Here Courts and Palaces are found, 

Bright themes of ancient story, 
Long Royal dwelliugs of the crowned, 

Where fluttered love and glory. 

"Where Bridals, Births, occurred of yore, — 
Where crimes were perpetrated, — 

Each in its turn, presided o' er 
By love, — by joy, — by hatred! 

Its public buildings still attract 

The travelled man's attention, 
Here no fair structure ever lacked ; 

Proud height, and meet dimension. 

Its chief importance it derives, 

From being the very focus 
Of every science that refines, 

As each bright feature shows us. 

The University, the schools, 

The famous courts of justice, 
All swayed by learning's fairest rules, 

Sublimely prove as such, this. 

Few manufactures here are made, 

But en-passant 1 may we note, 
It carries on important trade, 

Through Leith, its proper sea-port. 

Famed Glasgow, seated on the Clyde, 

See first in population, 
In wealth and commerce still the pride, 

And boast of all the nation. 

So charmingly improved is this, 
So regular, so spacious, 

1 Pr. on-passon / . 



90 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

It vies with the Metropolis, 

Some traits it has, more famous. 

Rich manufactures may be seen/ 
Of fancy goods in paisley, — 

Chief highland city Aberdeen, 
At th' entrance of the fair dee. 

Lo greenock town, well built, well known, 

At mouth of Clyde located. 
The Scots declare, of all their own, 

This port 's the highest rated. 

Regarding perth we little say, 
Tho' large and claiming notice, 

Our last, Dundee on Firth of tay, 
Which an important port is. 



soil, climate, and productions. 
Its climate differs as we're told, 

From England's, which so pleases, 
Being several degrees more cold, 

Perhaps, from northern breezes. 

Of Scotland many highland parts, 
O'erlook the north Atlantic; 

These find we spurning culture's arts, 
Rude, rugged, and romantic. 

But glance we o'er the Grampian vales, 

Its most attractive features, 
Where 's pasturage that seldom fails, 

For sheep and other creatures. 1 

Surprising droves of these are sent, 

The Cheviot border over, 
To fatten, (being the wise intent) 

On England's richer clover. 

1 Horned quadrupeds, &c. 



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The Lowlands are more fertile far, 

And husbandry 's promoted, 
The crops here cultivated are, 

Oats, Wheat, and Rye so noted. 

Know Scotland boasts of many a mine, 

Of value uncomputed, 
Lead, Iron, Copper, Marble fine, 

And Coal, the best reputed. 

Its commerce reaches far and wide, 
Most distant lands, and oceans, 

Its manufactures, (Scotland's pride) 
Well merit our eulog'ums. 

The Scottish exports chiefly are, 
Fish, Cotton goods, Glass, Paper, 

Lead, Linen, Whisky, Iron ware, 
As states each true narrator. 



ANTIQUITIES AND CURIOSITIES. 

Th' Antiques of Cale-do-ni-a 

Are military traces, 
Of Roman camps, et cetera, 

And Danish in some places. 

Some Fanes, remains druidic all, 

(Thus history relates us,) 
With remnants of the Roman wall, 

Built by the great Severus. 

From Forth' s famed Firth, to Clyde we hear, 

This noble wall extended, — 
To check th' unlawful Pict's career, 

' T was formerly intended. 

Now to that curiosity, 

The handy work of nature, 
Which holds all art in mockery, 

Being planned by the Creator. 



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Lo! Fingal's cave in StafiVs isle, 
Whose grandeur quite amazes, 

And wraps the soul in transport, while 
Th' eothusiastic gazes! 

Here in most splendid ranges are 
Great Pillars, terrn'd Basaltic, 

Which seem to every passenger, 
Delightfully romantic ! 

Another curious feature, less, 

But wondrous, claims attention, 
The fall of Eyers, near Loch Ness, 
• Now other traits we'll mention. 

The fall of Clyde so beauteous, 
Near Lanark, and so charming, 

The Lakes so fair, and numerous, 
The country quite adorning. 

And, reader, know that many more, 

Of nature's own -creation, 
With those of art we might explore, 

Did time grant toleration. 



MEN OF LEARNING — GENERAL CHARACTER. 

Five splendid Universities, 

The Scottish land adorn, 
Where find we brilliant geniuses, 

Perhaps the greatest born ! 

All have admired who e'er beheld, 

Their modes of education, 
The system being unparalleled, 

Throughout the British Nation. 

But ere we shift such noble scenes, 
The seats of learning are know, 

St. Andrew's oldest, th' Aberdeen's, 
Fair Edinburgh, and Glasgow. 



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Here were produced, since days of yore, 
Some men of parts the greatest, 

Whose fame, regarding works of lore, 
Shall live, till times the latest ! 

Of these a few to memory dear, 
We'll mention, whilst admiring, 

Buchanan, Simpson, Smith, Napier, 
With Burns so famed for chiming. 

And him who ne'er will be forgo t, 

Till time itself no more is, 
The celebrated Walter Scott, 

Who wrote such lovely stories. 

The Scotch (whose features personal, 

Shall now depict we gladly,) 
Are handsome, fair in general, 

Robust, strong, active, hardy. 

And, reader, these we also find, 

(Being mentally adorned) 
Brave, temperate, of upright mind, 

Religious, well informed. 

The middle grades, and th' humbler seem 

(Discreet in every instance,) 
Industrious in the extreme, 

Securing independence. 

Here, still with unremitting pains. 

All useful toil 's attended, 
And nowhere is the labourer's gains 

More prudently expended. 

And Patriotism in its height, 

Distinguished long this nation, 
When Chieftains brave, with native might, 

Resisted usurpation ! 

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94 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 
CHAPTER XXXII. IRELAND. 

Dear erin, our own Dative isle 

Lies in th' Atlantic ocean, 
Where nature kindly seems to smile, 

On this still favoured portion. 

Know Ierne and Hibernia, 

'Twas named by turns, as stated; — 

Ogygia, and Scotia, 
'Twas oft denominated. 

The ancients also this did style, 

Juverna, — may we say then, 
Of all the titles of this isle, 

Our favourite is Erin. 

To west of England may be found, 

This sweet isle so romantic, 
Which north, east, south, and west is bound 

By portions of th' Atlantic. 

St. George's Channel to south-east, — 
East th' Irish sea confines it, — 

North Channel, nor-east, (which thou seest,) 
From Britain, quite divides it. 

'Tween fifty-five and twenty-one ° 
North latitude, must know you, 

Its length appears, (rhyme never can 
The minutes strictly show you.) 

And 'tween five, ten,° west longitude, 

(Observing these acutely,) 
You'll find its tout with certitude, 

Though reckoning not minutely. 

Its length's from Fairhead, (which is said 

To be most northern portion,) 
Three hundred miles to Mizenhead, 

(In Cork,) still washed by th' ocean. 

And then its breadth, — not ample, — know, 
From hill of Howth, is fairly, 



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To Urris head, in wild Mayo, 
One hundred miles and se'enty. 

Its grand metropolis find we, 

Upon the liffey seated, 
Fair Dublin city near the sea, 

By beauty's hand completed. 

Know, 'tis the noble residence 

Of the Viceroy of Erin, 
And Colleges of eminence 

Are situated therein. 

Tho' countless charms this town supply, 

We'll waive delineation, 
And o'er th' eight millions cast an eye, 

Dear Erin's population. 

This island, bound by legal ties, 

Long to the British nation, 
Is governed by its all-wise, 

And prudent legislation. 

'Tis represented, as appears, 

In th' upper mansion duly, 
By twenty- eight great temporal peers, 

And four lords — bishops, truly. 

For lower house, the number, see, 
One hundred and five comprises, 

And from this mode of policy, 
Strict justice still arises. 

The creed established is the same, 

As that in England noted, 
All other creeds protection claim, 

And kindly 'tis afforded. 

The major part of Erin's souls, 

To Rome's church clings most surely, 

And now exempt from penal codes, 
May tell their beads, securely. 



96 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Oh ! happy change in freedom's cause, 
Each of the bliss partaker, 

Produced by England's modern laws, 
From Jesuit to the Quaker!" 



PROVINCES, COUNTIES, AC. 

Green erin's grand divisions view, 

Four provinces decided, 
Which into counties thirty-two, 

Again are subdivided. 

Twelve counties Leinster east contains, 
Nine Ulster north comprises, 

Six Munster south in justice claims, 
Five Connaught west suffices. 

Each county with its capital, 
And river on which seated, 

Shall now with every possible 
Attention be repeated. 



leinster. 
In dublin county, Dublin lo, 

The fairest we can mention; — 
Newcastle, Swords, Duuleary, know, 

Of notable dimension. 

Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush, Rathcoole, 
With Donnybrook, Kilmainham, 

Clontarf, Rathfarnham, Lucan you'll 
Glance o'er, all others waive then. 

In louth, behold we Drogheda, 
Upon the Boyne located, — 

Dundalk so fair, et cetera, 
Is now as chief town rated. 

Next Louth and Collin shall be named, 
Then, claiming our esteem more, 



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Ardee, for ancient ruins famed, 
And Carlingford, on sea shore. 

In wicklow county, wtcklow see, 

Its capital located, 
(At leitrim's mouth) on th' Irish sea, 

A famous town as stated. 

Famed Arklow, Bray, and Baltinglass, 

Blessington, Enniskerry, 
Then Carrysfort, and ere we pass 

Bathdrum, and Ballinderry. 

Arrived in wexford, en passant, 1 
Its name-sake, chief town, may we 

Behold, in beauty seated on 
The famous river slaney. 

Clon mines, Fethard, Taghmon, and Bellvue, 

New Boss, Ferns, Enniscorthy, 
With Newton-Barry, Gorey, too, 

And Broadway here remark we. 

In longford, LONGFORD chief we find, 

On cromlin situated, 
For linen manufactures, mind, 

This city's celebrated. 

Then Granard, Newtown Forbes, lo, 
Neat Edgeworthstown still famous, 

With Ballymahon, Lanesborough, 
And Killashee not spacious. 

Now to east meath, the muse invites 

The persevering reader, 
Where trim upon the boyne, delights, 

With more, to mem'ry dearer. 

Famed Kells and Navan next we view, 
Dunleek, Batoath, Dunshaghlin, 

1 Pronounce, Passan. 



98 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Ardbraccan, (of small note 'tis true,) 
Then Tara, Slane, and Galtrim. 

We r in west meath see mullingar, 
Its chief town, fair, located 

Upon the brosna, others are 
Here highly estimated. 

Fair Castle-pollard, Ballymore, 

Kilbeggen famed, aDd Moate, view, 

Castletowndelvin and Moyvore, 
With Taghmon of some note too. 

And here we partly find Athlone, 

A military station, 
So great, that of last mentioned, none 

Commands such admiration. 

Kings county now we'll ramble o'er, 

Observing with attention, 
Its modern chief town, tullamore, 

A town of good dimension. 

See Phillipstown, first capital, 
Then Clara, Birr high rated, 

With Banagher remarkable, 
And Frankford, as related. 

Queens county, apropos, shall be, 
With due attention treated, 

Here on a branch of barrow see, 
Chief Maryborough seated. 

Mountrath, Mountmellick, Ballnakill, 
With Abbeyleix, Rathdowny, 

Portarlinton, which many will 
Style capital of the county. 

With rapid strides, meantime, we'll o'er 
Kilkenny county wander, 

Where find we, seated on the Nore, 
Kilkenny, in its grandeur. 



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Famed Thomastown, and Callan, we, 

With G-owran, Castlecorner, 
And Ballyragget also see, 

Then Innistioge, Knocktopher. 

Disposed to ramble, when and where, 

The willing muse invites us, 
We'll now proceed to famed kildare, 

Whose fertile face delights us. 

athy' and na'as lo, where fame, 

Her Palm, must duly alter, — 
Alternately in power, the same, 

Assize-town, each, in order. 

Important also is Kildare, 

Kilcullenbridge, Rothangan, 
Monastereven, Leixlip fair, 

And, as it chimes, Kildangan. 

Nor shall we here omit maynooth, 

Of classic lore, the station 
Where seeks, and finds, th' enlightened youth, 

A noble education. 

In carlow, — carlow in its pride, 
Like many more, have found we, 

Located on the Barrow 1 wide, 
Which rises in Queen's County. 

Next Hacketstown, and Tullow see, 
With Leighlinbridge, old Leighlin, 

Then, noting Bagnelsbridge, shall we 
Depart from th' east of Erin. 



COUNTIES — CHIEF TOWNS, &C. 

To far-famed down our course we steer, 
(Inclining now to Northward,) 

1 The Barrow is the largest river in Ireland, next to 
the Shannon. 



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Here we observe downpatrick, near 
The beautiful Lake Strangford. 

Then on a river of same name, 
Behold the town of Newry, 

The first in size, in wealth, in fame, 
And eminent for beauty. 

Next, Newtonards and Killaleigh, 
Donoughadee, fair Bangor, 

Dromore, Ardglass, a seaport gay, 
Rostrevor, even grander, 

Then Banbridge, Gilford, add we may, 
With Strangford, ere we wander. 

Armagh a fair and fertile tract, 

Attention next engages, 
Possessing traits that might in fact, 

Prove theme, for many pages. 

Armagh, (See of th' Archbishop, who, 

Is Primate of all Erin,) 
In beauty and importance view, 
Located on the Kalin. 

Then Charlemont, and Portadown, 

Newharnilton and Keady, 
Drumbanagher, and Lurgan town, 
With Tanderagee, we may see. 

In monaghan where bogs run wide, 
On the Blackwater seated, 

See monaghan, once fortified, 
And with respect still treated. 

Next Carrick 1 see, and Ballybay, 
Glaslough, Clones, Castleblaney, 

Last, eminent for one fair trait, 2 
Which should indeed portrayed be. 

1 Carrickmacross. 

2 Lord Blaney's magnificent seat. 



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We next fair CAVAN county find, 

For Lakes so celebrated, 
Here, on a branch of th' Erne, mind, 

Fani'd CAVAN 's situated. 

King's Court, Virginia, Cootehill, 

Bally-Jamesduff, a stream near, 
Kilmore, Belturbet, fairer still, 

With Ballyhays are seen here. 

Now Antrim's towns we shall display, 

Then, lo, fair carrickfergus, 
Located proudly on the bay, 

Ha'ing charms that interest us. 

Belfast so fair next meets the eye, 

Then Ballymena, Larne, 
C lough, Antrim, Lisburn, we descry, 

With Ballycastle, Glenarm. 

In Londonderry we behold, 

Upon the Foyle located, 
Its capital, same name, of old, 

A seaport celebrated. 

Xewtownlhnavacldy on the Hoe, 

And famed Colraine, we'll mention, 

Magherafelt, and Garvagh, tho' 
Of rather small dimension, 

Tyrone, rough, large, yet fertile, now 

We mean to ramble over, 
Where many features all allow, 

Attract the tasteful rover. 

First omagh, on the cameron, 

Strabane so famed for beauty, 
Dungannon, Clogher, Caledon, 

With Newtonstewart too, see. 

Now in Fermanagh, we discern, 
Commanding admiration, 



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Fair enniskillen on Lough Erne, 
A beautiful location. 

Few others here attract the view, 

Or merit much attention, 
Save Lisnaskea and Churchhill too, 

With Kish of small dimension. 

And Florence Court, a charming seat, 1 - 
To mention which our duty; — 

For grandeur's self a meet retreat, 
So noble in its beauty. 

So tastefully has Art improved, 

The beautiful of nature, 
That Florence Court, we may conclude 

Fermanagh's fairest feature. 

Round Donegal's extensive coast, 
The muse doth now conduct us, 

Still pointing out each trait that most 
Might int'rest, or instruct us. 

Tho' rather mountainous and wild, 
This county claims attention, 

For even here, kind nature smiled, 
And graced its whole extension. 

Here find we traits particular, 
Most worthy of regarding, — 

All, who prize beauty singular, 
Abundantly rewarding. 

Behold Lough Foyle, a noble bay, 

A feature quite decided, 
Which we, to the north channel may 

See, by a strait united. 

Lough S willy, also we behold, 
Another famous portion, 

1 The seat of the Earl of Enniskillen. 



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Which opens, by a strait, as told, 
Into th' Atlantic ocean. 

And, lo another famous trait, 

Adorning yet this county, 
Fair Donegal's delightful bay, 

Which forms the southern bound'ry. 

Nor should Lough Derg be here forgot. 

Its part most celebrated, 
St. Patrick's own dear favored spot; 

By him once consecrated. 

Here pilgrims hie to fast and pray, 
(Vast crowds from different quarters,) 

Who hope to lave their sins away, 
By virtue of its waters. 

Its towns, next, our attention call, 

Then finely situated, 
Upon the bay, see Donegal, 

A port still estimated. 

Next, Ballyshannon, Lifford, lo 

With Letterkenny famous, 
Beleek, St. Johnstown, Petigo, 

And Killybegs so spacious. 



MUNSTER. 

With magic strides, arrived in cork, 
So fertile, fair, and charming, 

Each striking trait, we must remark, 
This noted tract adorning. 

Near cork, chief city on the Lee, 
(Ha'ing sailed around its border,) 

We pitch our oft-employed Markee, 
By tasteful Judgment's order. 

Hence visiting each town of fame, 
(And sev'ral cork comprises,) 



10-1 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Omitting many, those we'll name, 
Which truth most eulogizes. 

Lo, Bandon, Youghal, Cove, Kinsale, 
Fermoy, Macroom, and Mallow, 

Cloyne, Mitchelstown, and Doneraile, 
Rathcormack too, near Tallow. 1 

Famed Charleville, on north is seen, 

South, Clonakilty can we 
Observe, with Passage, Skibbereen, 

Boscarberry and Bantry. 

And who in Erin, (surely none,) 
That ever heard of Blarney, 

Nor wished to kiss the famous stone, 
That tops its castle lordly. 2 

Transported now, to Kerry, we 
(By true perpetual motion,) 

Tralee chief, on a streamlet see, 
Which flows into the ocean. 

Ardfert, and Dingle next invite, 
With Ballylongford fine, and 

Killarney, which affords delight, 
Kenmare, and Castleisland. 

Now limerick, famed since days of old, 
Commands our best attention, 

Such its fertility of mold, 
Its beauty and extension. 

Here, many rivers gently glide, 
Its aspect much improving, 

And lo ! the shannon by its side, 
Majestically moving! 



1 Tallow is in Waterford. 

2 Tradition says, that whoever rubs his tongue to this 
stone, will speak to natter, for ever after. 



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Its chief- town, as the county named, 

And claiming our best duty, , 
See, on said river, justly famed, 

In pride of strength and beauty. 

Next in importance, see Rathkeale, 
Kilmallock, famed beyond this, 

Kildare, Newcastle, Abbeyfeale, 
Askeaton, Cahirconlish. 

Omitting towns of consequence, 

Being of last county weary, 
Behold the muse, ha'ing wandered hence, 

Arrived in tipperary. 

Here we'll survey each town of fame, 

Our hasty steps retarding, — 
Clomel on suir, our first to name, 

A chief town worth re^ardins:. 

Then Cashel, Cahir, Nenagh, fair, 

Roscrea, Thurles, Tipperary, 
Carrick-on-Suir, and Fethard rare, 

With Holy-cross, may name we. 

Borrisakeen, 1 and Temple-more, 
We'll see, with one more noted, 

Ballyporeen, 2 where folks of yore, 
In festive frolic sported. 

Lo waterford, which, (tho' its land 

Has much of rocky aspect,) 
Presents, however, a very grand 

Diversity of prospect. 

Its chief-town, of the county's name, 

See on the Suir located, 
Its striking traits, which notice claim, 

Shall yet be duly stated. 

1 Or Borris-o-kane. 

2 See Old Song, Wedding of Ballyporeen. 



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Next Tallow, Capoquin, Lismore, 
With Kilmacthomas, Aglish, 

Dungarvau, Port-law, and Tramore, 
A town of aspect fairish. 

Arrived in olare, we'll features new 
Hold forth as taste directs us, 

First, ennis claims a glance or two, 
Its chief-town on the Fergus. 

Then Kilfenora, Killaloe, 

Kildysart, Innistimon, 
Dunbeg, Kilrush, Newmarket too, 

And Clare may also find one. 

Some minor towns might here be found, 
Likewise deserving notice, — 

Dear oonnaught lo! the natal ground, 
Our best respects we owe this. 



CONNAUGHT. 

In connaught, so despised of old, 
By some, with truthful seeming, 

We, noble features may behold, 
Its character redeeming. 

Tho' mountainous in part, the soil, 

And rude to observation, 
Yet, much the fancy may beguile, 

And sooth to admiration. 

Here handsome Lakes, and mountains blue, 

With islets round its border, 
x\lternately relieve the view. 

How charming nature's order. 

This outline giv'n with truth indeed, 

As chief of present duties, 
To Sligo county we proceed, 

To scan its numerous beauties. 



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Amenable to every call, 

We by the muse directed ; 
Its chief town visit, though by all 

Geographers neglected. 

No more doth good old Sharman say, 

(Excuse the repetition,) 
Than Sligo, 1 — Sligo, 2 — Sligo 3 Bay, 

A wondrous definition. 

Nor more, say other scribes of fame, 

Nor e'en the tasteful rover ; 
But view the scenes, admire the same, 

Then pass in silence over. 

To paint its charms now we'll essay, 

With native feelings warm, 
We have the will, may find the ivay, 

Naught shall the muse disarm ! 

Lest it appear on Erin's page, 

A cipher disregarded, 
Or prove a theme, from age to age, 

From fame's bright roll discarded. 

Lo sligo, by fair features graced, 

(Adjacent to the ocean,) 
Upon a pretty river placed 

Of mild pacific motion. 

From fair Lough Gill this takes its way, 

The town quite ornamenting, 
Then falls into the Sligo Bay, 

Its gentle course there, ending. 

On this fair stream are bridges two, 

Adorning Sligo' s centre, 
One term'd the old, (though long the new,) 

Ere one more famed did hinder. 

Lo that styled the Victoria, 
(In her mild reign erected,) 

1 County. 2 Town. 3 On the bay. 



108 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

So picturesque, et cetera, 
So tastefully effected. 

Here private mansions please the eye, 
(Regarding parts harmonious,) 

Not meanly low, nor proudly high, 
But charmingly commodious. 

Here public buildings, dear to fame, 
Grive to the town expansion, 

And, to benevolence a claim, 
On many a goodly mansion. 

Here find the old, infirm, decayed, 

And sickly folk, a quarter, 
Receiving still that skilful aid, 

The lights of science order. 1 

And here's a spacious mansion, 2 where, 
The wretched, — long complaining, 

Of misery's all-frightful stare, 
Are found, in peace remaining. 

And well indeed, may Sligo boast, 
A feature, might surprise some, 

That very large, that very most 
Magnificent Asylum; 

Where all's designed, to sooth, or cure. 

Poor wights, in proper season, 
Unhappily deprived, ah! sure: 

Of man's best blessing, reason. 

Here are, (where law may have full scope 
Courts, proper powers presiding, 

Oft raising joy, oft quelling hope, 
Oft all the world surprising. 

Here is a dismal prison strong, 
The culprit's hope forlorn, 

1 See Hospital, Infirmary, &c, &c. 

2 See Workhouse, &c. 



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The certain home of folly's throng, 
"From social circles torn; 

Where men, and modes, we can aver, 

Reward all base deceptions, 
And mending general character, 

Correct all rude exceptions. 

Here also are fair structures found, 

Each bearing cross, or steeple, 
'Neath which, Religion's sacred sound, 

Invites, at large, the people. 

And here are Pastors, by whose sway, 

(Religion's laws supporting,) 
The tempting lion's chased away, 

When stealthily approaching. 

Here Virgins 1 meek still humbly pray, 
(Of earthly pomp uncumbered,) 

That all upon the final day 

May with the sheep be numbered. 

Here Merchants of integrity, 

(Strict Justice rules maintaining,) 

Are by unerring industry, 

Still wealth, and honour gaining. 

And by their unremitting care, 

(Discarding fraudful blandish,) 
Tho' small the quay, in Sligo ne'er, 

Is commerce doomed to languish. 

A fond Coup-d-ceil bestow we now, 

Regarding its environ, 
From lowly glen, to mountain's brow, 

Describing our horizon. 

Lo Knocnarea, Benbulban hill, 
Our highest here to clamber; 



1 See nunnery, &c. 



110 THE JUVENILE TOIjRIST; OR, 

Admired by tasteful travellers still, 
No Sligo summits grander. 

Departing hence, observe the quay, — 
Still pleased with scenes romantic, 

A telescopic glance we may 
Cast o'er the broad Atlantic. 



Should scenes less wild of beauty rare, 
Young reader, now delight you, 

To Hazlewood 1 forthwith repair, 
Whose many charms invite you. 

Here splendid groves of varied tree, 

Exceed imagination; 
Here may the traveller stand and see 

A noble vegetation. 

Here may the botanist still find, 

A charm in every feature, 
To gratify his ample mind, 

On this fair page of nature. 

Here grottoes, groves, and woods, and bowers, 

Delight the man of reason, 
Here foliage, blossom, fruit, or flowers, 

Adorn in every season. 

Here industry's unerring hand, 
(With elegance combining,) 
Still beautifies this fairy land, 
■ Each rustic trait refining. 

Here th' elements seem to unite, 

To wit, air, earth, and water, 
Producing still pure calm delight, 

In this enchanting quarter. 

Here feathered tribes, both wild and tame 
Fine as e'er brightened story, 



Ilaz^vood is the seat of the Wynne family. 



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Of hues too various here to name, 
Still add to local glory. 

And lo, its fairest trait, Lough Gill, 

In graceful stretch expanded, 
To beauty adding beauty still, — 

As nature's self commanded. 

On its calm surface may be viewed, 

Aquatic plants and creatures; 
And in its depths the scaly brood; 

What harmony of features! 

Its noble Mansion next our theme, 

So meet for admiration, 
Tlio' far too great its merits seem, 

For strict delineation. 

In general phrase we'll term it fine, 

Of vast and fair dimensions, 
As suits in every age, a line 

Of justly high pretensions. 

Its parts, 'neath Art's and Taste's control. 

From dazzling roof, to vaulted, 
Concur to form a pleasing whole, 

Convenient tho' exalted. 

Its elegant minutiae, 

We'd fain depict still clearer, 
But here we must, et cetera, 

Present the gentle reader. 

This seat of beauty and renown, 

So dignified each charm, 
We may define as Sligo's crown, 

Its aspect to adorn. 



We still in Sligo county, see 
Some towns deserving mention, 

As Tobercurry, Ardnaree, 

And more of small dimension. 



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Coolaney and Coolooney where, 

(Exceeding all conjecture) 
A specimen we find of rare, 

And noble Architecture. 

Ballisodare, and Ballymote, 
('Mid verdant lands located,) 

Which en-passant deserves a note, 
For ruins celebrated; 

Where he, who skilled in legend lore, 

And magic information, 
Might find, as iu the days of yore, 

Full scope for contemplation. 

Some others are which precious time 
Commands us to pass over, 

Except indeed, as suiting rhyme, 
Dromore and Ballintogher. 

O'er novel scenes still forced to go, 

We mayo county enter, 
So wild in western portions know, 
' Tho' fertile in the centre. 

Lo near Lake Lanach, castlebar, 
(To which the muse now has come) 

Where many public buildings are, 
Considerably handsome. 

See Ballina, Killalla, Clare, 
Ballaghaderreen, next note, 

Then Foxford, Swineford, Newport 1 fair, 
Famed Ballinrobe, and Westport. 

The muse ha'ing flown to leitrim, we 
Upon the Shannon spacious, 

Its little chief town carrick see, 
For no grand feature famous. 

1 New Port Pratt. 



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Here are Drumsna and Mohill found, 
Small Leitriin, Jamestown, noted 

For Barracks, Bridge, and seats around, 
Each charming — as reported. 



CONNATJGHT CONTINUED. 

ROSCOMMON next invites the muse, 
Where, who new aspects seeking, 

One level, fair, and fertile views, 
Comparatively speaking. 

Roscommon, chief on branch of Suck, 
Forthwith a glance demanding 

Has many traits to please the Icok; 
A few, respect commanding. 

Xext in importance Boyle behold, 
Which might prove theme for pages; 

Lo, its extensive barracks old; 
Its Abbey famed for ages. 

This, in its grandeur, seems to claim 
The laud of each beholder, — 

A tribute to its former fame, 
E'en tho' its beauties moulder. 

How difficult its traits to scan, 

Which on the awful border, 
Its magnitude, extent of plan, 

Its pillars ranged in order; 

Its windings, windows, vaults or cells, 
Where all in prayer once bended, — 

Where now the bat, or screech-owl dwells, 
By solitude attended. 

E'en th' Ivy, on this monument, 

In emerald masses creeping, 
Still forms a wreath or coronet, 

Its highest honours keeping. 



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Annexed, a cottage fair is seen, 
Which proves for pure refinement 

A meet retreat, in rural sheen, 
By happiest designrnent; 

A miniature quite elegant, 

It seems, ('neath taste's adorning,) 

This ruin, so magnificent, 
By contrast, still exalting. 

In Boyle, we other features meet, 

Its merits still enhancing, 
See pleasure-grounds, and suburbs sweet, 

Each fast to fame advancing. 



Here mark a trait magnificent, 
(Of Grandeur's fairest forming,) 

Which renders Boyle so eminent; — 
Fair Rockingham 1 so charming; 

Within whose bounds appears a world 

Of harmony and order, 
Where splendour waves her flags unfurled, 

Where pleasure seems to saunter. 

Where pomp still reigns, with noble sway, 
Her stately hand still holding, 

Nay, bearing fame's proud palm away, — 
All to her fashion moulding. 

Lo, massive gates, outstretched demesne, 

A charming tout-ensemble ; 
Where elegance with all her' train, 

Forever seem to gambol. 

The lofty oak, ash, elm, and beech, 
With bark, and foliage shining, 

Here full perfection's summit reach, 
The great and fair combining. 

Rockingham is the seat of the Viscount Lorton. 



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Here many more of wondrous growth, 

Of bold, expansive arms, 
Their lofty beauty usher forth, 

Augmenting woodland charms. 

And some most eminently tall, 

Like giants famed in story, 
Afford this mighty landscape, all 

Exuberance of glory. 

Apart appears on this fair scene. 

Majestically seated, 
The mansion, like a fairy queen, 

With all due honour treated. 

To fancy's eye the stately trees, 

With vassal-like allegiance, 
When gently moving in the breeze, 

Seem nodding mild obeisance. 

The gay parterres, the flow'riug shrubs, — 

The warbling tribes in chorus, — 
The timid hare that lightly scuds 
In trembling haste before us; — 

The cooins; doves, and, on the sward, 

All tame, domestic creatures, 
Seem formed to grace, to tend, to guard. 
Its high, imperial features. 

The figurative we'll lay aside, 

And every style of plaudit; 
But did we in description shine, 

How highly would we laud it. 

Where all on grandeur's scale is found. 

Exhibited full largely, 
Above — beneath — within — around 

This residence so lordly. 

Lo, statues, paintings, gildings bright, 
The artist's great chef d' ccuvres, 



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To please the eye, to give delight, 
By talent's skilled manoeuvres. 

Its hangings, precious garniture, 

(In brilliancy's perfection,) 
We'd fain present the connoisseur, 

For critical inspection. 

But far too mighty seems the task, 
Would every charm distinguish, — 

Then, must the muse now humbly ask 
Permission to relinquish. 

This Nonpareil just did we name, 
(Suppressing traits the fairest,) 

Lest Erin's self should loud exclaim, 
"Why hide my gems the rarest?" 

Ere from these sylvan scenes away, 

Still urged by novel duties, 
One parting glance, we'll o'er Lough Kay, 

Which hath peculiar beauties ! 



Still in Roscommon, see Elphin, 

Then, to some fame aspiring, 
Lo, Strokestown, Castlerea, Loughlin, 

And Tulsk — its ruins admiring. — 

Lo, also in this county, two 1 

Famed traits of goodly moulding, 

Upon the Shannon, (fair to view,) 
Their bold positions holding. 

Ha'ing sailed round Galway's lengthy coast, 

We'll other features mention, 
No county in the isle can boast, 

(Save Cork,) of such extension. 

The Capital first noting, we, 

The well-known Tuam name shall, 

1 The Tarmobarry and Ruskey bridges. 






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Being a renowned Archbishop's see, 
Where stands a grand Cathedral. 

Famed Gort, Loughrea, and Athenry, 
With Headford and Dumnore, we 

Behold, then Eyrecourt, Monivea, 
And Aughrim, famed in story. 

Here partly find we famed Dunloe, 1 

A town of good dimension, 
Ha'ing glanced o'er all the counties, know, 

None others here we'll mention. 



Now, with the muse we'll gladly walk, 
Bound Erin's port's, few fairer. 

First Dublin, Droghecla, Dundalk, 
Then Carlingford, Bostrevor. 

Next highly famed, Downpatrick view, 

Donaghadee and Bangor, 
Belfast, and Carrickfergus, too, 

Less beautiful, but stronger. 

Glenarm, Ballycastle, Coleraine, 
(Near mouth of Bann located,) 

Greencastle, Donegal of fame, 
And Sligo too, as stated. 

Killala, (once, more famous, know,) 
With Newport, Westport, Gal way, 

Dunbeg, Kilrush, Clare, Limerick, lo, 
And next Tralee, fair all say. 

Then Dingle, Bantry, Skibbareen, 
Boss, Baltimore, Kinsale grand, 

Cork, Youghal, Ardmore, next is seen 
Dungarvon, — where remains 2 stand. - 

1 Balinasloe, sometimes called Dunloe. 

2 See ruins of an ancient castle. 



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Traroore, and Waterford invite, 
With Bannow, Wexford, Arklow, 

Now Wicklow, Bray, appear in sight, 
Demanding notice also. 



CHIEF CITIES AND TOWNS OP IRELAND. 

Lo Dublin the metropolis, 

On Liffey as fore-stated, 
Of the empire, (observe you this,) 

'Tis second city rated. 

In beauty, style, magnificence, 

Unrivalled, in the nation, 
(But London still, the palm, bears hence 

In wealth, and population.) 

Within this charming city, see 

Five squares, which claim attention, 

North side of Liffey two, — South three, — 
In. beautiful extension. 

Its famous streets, of noble plan, 

So meet for admiration, 
We leave, (tho' accuracy would scan,) 

To the imagination. 

But Sackville street, fair Dublin's pride, 

We make a fair exception, 
One hundred feet and sev'nty wide, 

So grand to all inspection. 

And in its centre we behold 

A pillar high erected, 
By which a tale is briefly told, 

And noble deeds respected. 

Young readers may anticipate, 

If duly versed in story, 
This pillar 's to commemorate, 

Brave Nelson's naval glory. 



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Tho' in the grave, the hero sleeps, 
His mem'ry ne'er can moulder, 

Who, for his country o'er the deeps, 
Long lived, — and died, a soldier. 

In ev'ry public building, see, 

(So perfect the proportions,) 
A masterpiece of masonry; 

Surpassing feeble notioDS. 

We'll note a few of eminence, 

The Castle famed for ages, 
The Viceroy's noble residence, 

A theme for many pages. 

The splendid University; 

The nobly fine cathedral; 
St. Patrick's church so fair to see, 

St. George's church near equal. 

St. Werburg's also high in fame, 
And more we may not mention, — 

Now other buildings notice claim, 
Of beauty, strength, extension. 

The Custom-house, Post-Office, too, 
Law-courts, King's Inns so fine, and 

Th' old Parliament house, — grand 'tis true, 
Being now the Bank of Ireland. 

The Royal-Exchange, Linen-Hall, 

Of Hospitals a number; 
Stamp-Office, Barrack's Theatre, all 

Exciting highest wonder. 

The city in particular, 

(With suburbs unconfounded,) 
Is by a road styled circular, 

Most beautifully bounded. 

This, ten miles in circumference, 
A feature fair composes, 



120 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And oa ! how much of elegance, 
And beauty it encloses. 

Now at another feature grand 
The muse hath fitly halted, — 

The Phoe nix- Park, a fairy-land, 
Of aspect quite exalted. 

This Royal, charming, large demesne, 
O'er which we gladly wander, 

Th' Observatory doth contain, 
And seats of striking grandeur. 

Here many traits delight us much, 
By taste and talent moulded; — 

Could picture-phrase, with justice, touch, 
Their charms should be unfolded. 

To paint the bay's great interest, 
And the surrouuding beauty, 

Of scenery so picturesque, 
Exceeds our humble duty. 

Unable all to brightly draw, 

We'll say in explanation, 
Et-cetera, et-cetera, — 

Our closing observation. 

cork, erin's second city, see 
Distinguished for its harbour, 

Save the above, none here find we, 
More beautiful, or larger. 

It far exceeds our other ports 

Regarding exportations, 
With victualling of many sorts, 

Supplying other nations. 

Belfast regarding literature, 

E'en with the greatest vies, — and 

For Linen manufactures, sure 
<Tis chief-seat in this island. 



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Fair limerick third in size, and fame. 

Next claims our admiration, 
(But far Belfast exceeds the same, 

In trade, and population.) 

This city is a bishop's see, 

(' Tis of itself a county,) 
And, being located handsomely, 

Owes much to nature's bounty. 

Its public buildings, fair to view, 

In beauty few out-equal. 
We must omit, excepting two, 

The Palace, and cathedral. 

Metropolis, oft, near and far, 

Of Munster this is titled, — 
But read green Erin's tales of war, 

There Limerick stands unrivalled. 

Lo waterford, (since days of old, 
For trade and shipping famous,) 

Whose quay most charming to behold, 
Doth please, and quite amaze us. 

And here are buildings elegant, 

Of features bold, distinctive; 
Its chapel, see, magnificent; 

Its Palace quite extensive. 

Another trait we may descry, 

This city which adorns, 
The Suir so nobly rolling by 

Enhancing all its charms. 

Now Londonderry notice claims, 

Still eminent in story, 
Ha'ing once against the luckless James, 1 

Sustained the siege with glory. 

1 James n. of England, in 1689. 



THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Its coasting trade 's remarkable, 
And managed in good order, — 

Its Church see quite respectable, 
Likewise its quay and Harbour. 

Of more importance gal WAY see, 

Commanding admiration, 
For features of a high degree, 

And lo! its situation. 

'Tis seated on, (in proud display,) 
Of Corrib Lough that portion, 

Which, pouring into Galway Bay, 
Commingles with the Ocean. 

Its Buildings great arrest a while, 
And merit highest praises; 

A spacious Church in Gothic style 
First admiration raises. 

And in high Architecture's prime, 
Fine Chapels famed in story, — 

With Convents, Nunneries, sublime, 
All to religion's glory. 

Its noble bay, from east to west, 
Lo, twenty miles exteuding, 

Its utmost breadth ten miles, and best, 
Here 's use with beauty blending. 

Other important sea ports are, 

' Famed Drogheda, and Newry, — 
Kilkenny, inland 's noted for 
Size, industry, and beauty. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, ANTIQUITIES, AND 
CURIOSITIES. 

The climate of the beauteous 

And interesting Ireland, 
Is genial, mild, salubrious, 

Like that of sister island. 



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Scarce differs it from this, in aught, 

Except excess of moistness, 
And rarely deem we this a fault, 

Being source of vernal brightness. 

For this extra humidity, 

Caused by th' Atlantic breezes, 
Produces great fertility, 

And everlasting greenness! 

Tho' Erin as spontaneously, 

Pours forth much vegetation, 
Than England it most certainly, 

Owes less to cultivation. 

Its principal productions know. 

Are Butter, Beef, Bacon, Corn, — 
Black Cattle, Horses, Sheep, also, 
* The pastures which adorn. 

In great abundance Hams and Eggs, 
And ere we this true page close, 

(Excuse dear readers,) fine fat Pigs, 
And excellent Potatoes. 

Chief manufacture Linen cloth, 

Of admirable niceness, 
"Which to perfection's height is brought, 

In beauty, strength, and fineness. 

In Ulster chiefly, such is found, 
(Tho' e'er so far 'twill reach us,) 

There Hemp and Flax, likewise abound, 
A culture advantageous. 

This isle's chief exports are th' above, 

Which yearly in good order, 
With many more un mentioned now, 

Are sent beyond the water. 

And Dublin know high honour gets, 
Above all other places, 



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For its superior tabinets — 
As Limerick for its laces. 

Erin besides has many mines, 

Of silver, copper, iron, 
And in some parts, one also finds 

Bright gold, — the miser s idol. 

Great quantities of lead and coal, 
With many quarries spacious, 
Of slate, and charming granite stone, 
Are found — with marble famous. 



The principal antiquities, 
Are curious round towers, 

Which, when the antiquarian sees, 
Their use he ne'er discovers. 

Others Druidic altars are 
Of aspect rather shapeless, 

And the remains of circular 
Baths, or intrenchments Danish. 

Chief natural curiosity, 

Observe with pleasure all may, 
In Antrim's north extremity, 

The splendid Giant' s-Causeway. 

That portion styled the principal, 
Consists of an arrangement 

Of pillars quite irregular, 
But handsome to amazement. 

We of the same some thousands see, 

Most curiously formed, 
Displaying great diversity, 

As changeful nature ordered. 

Of blackish rock composed are these, 
Resembling hardest marble, 

Which earth, or air, or raging seas, 
Or e'en time's hand can't alter. 



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Who would its wonders amply know, 

Must not his information 
To this slight-sketched description owe, 

But to self-observation. 

For language wants, (tho' oft it sways) 

That power of undeceiving, 
Which verifies the good old phrase, 
That "seeing is believing." 



CURIOSITIES CONTINUED. 

Lake of Killarney, or Lake Jane, 

Next claims our willing duty, 
How great the task ! to strive, how vain ! 
To picture forth such beauty. 

Unable grandly to define 
This master-piece of nature ; 

We'll briefly sketch the bold outline, 
Of every striking feature. 

This splendid lake is into three 

Divisions great divided, 
The Upper, Lower, and Centre, see— 

Each portion lake is titled. 

Here on a lofty mountain side, 
O'Sullivan's fair Cascade's seen, 

Which nature in her sportive pride, 
Called forth, in wonder's rare sheen. 

This falls into the Lower Lake 
With roaring even frightful, 

Which makes the timid gazer quake, 
With awe, not undelightful. 

Here th' islands are not numerous, 

But claiming admiration, 
See Ennisfallen, curious 

Beyond delineation. 



126 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Its varied coast for ever new, 

Delights whilst it amazes, 
Its Bays and headlands charm the view, 

Of every soul that gazes. 

These Bays and Capes are dressed around 

With Holly and Arbutus; 
And various shrubs and trees have crown' d 

This fairy-land so beauteous. 

We next, for observation, take 

The Promontory of Mucruss, 
Which parts the Low'r from th' Upper Lake; 

Can Art the eye amuse thus? 

A road is through this headland passed, 

Its beauties vast unfolding, 
And every sense, (in wonder lost) 

Like strong enchantment holding 

Among the distant mountains, one 
Named Turk, seems fair, un cloudy ; 

But know the top of Mangerton, 
Above the rest, soars proudly. 

One curious trait among the rest, 

Here merits to be stated, 
To wit, that rock — the Eagle's nest, 

By all denominated. — 

When fired \s one cannon, still reveals 

Its Echo, (causing wonder,) 
To answer this, successive peals, 

liesemblins; loudest thunder. 

These seem to travel quite around 

The Groves, the Lakes, the Fountains, 

And when but silence may be found 
To die, amongst the mountains. 

Full many traits poetical 

We find, this Lake adorning; 



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And here are islands several; 
All singularly charming. 

The Centre Lake, (tho' first-named two, 

Much larger are and nobler,) 
Presents, howe'er, a pleasing view, 

To each refined beholder. 

One may observe its varied shores, 
With handsome bays indented, 

Enclosed by dark, not dismal groves, 
For calm delight intended. 

Another curiosity, 

See, ere from this fair quarter, 
On Mangerton's declivity, 

A charmiug fall of water. 

This fall is plenteously supplied 

By a deep Lake or fountain, 
That, like an everlasting tide, 

Flows down the mighty mountain. 

And grandly breaking on the sight, 
High wonderment still causes; — 

Here, image-phrase exhausted quite. 
The muse a moment pauses. 



Now Gal way's splendid scenery, 

Elicits admiration : 
But larger fields, bright memory 

Holds forth to observation. 



FACE OF ERIN AT LARGE, &C. 

Oh ! could we Erin all display, 
How fondly we'd glance o'er it, 

Its lovely aspect then portray, — 
If hidden charm explore it. 

Nor should to favourite spots the muse, 
All, all her best devoirs pay, 



128 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But o'er each part her powers diffuse, 
From cape clear, to the causeway. 

Let others praise Italian climes, 

As fancy's whim disposes, — 
To us, Sol here, as brightly shines, — 

As freshly bloom the roses. 

The splendid Adriatic sea 

The vain, the wealthy pleases, 

'Tis fair no doubt, but still prize we 
The pure Atlantic breezes! 

Disposed all climes to justly scan, 
We find in passing o'er them, 

Comparing every pro and con, 
That Erin's far before them. 

Their famed parterres may wonders yield, — 

Here, nature scatters gaily 
As lovely flowers, in th' open field, — 

Like Burns' " wee mountain daisy." 

The Traveller will his plaudits pour, 

On foreign dainty gardens, 
Where art exhausts her ample store, 

To call forth various charms. 

These sure have yielded to th' extreme 

Of horticulture's duties, 
But here, upon a larger scale, 

We view dear Erin's beauties. 

How sweet! to view the landscape fair. 
And rich, outstretched before us, 

To sit unwalled, to breathe fresh air, 
And join the warbling chorus; 

To see the hills and yellow meads, 

Enamelled beauties shining; 
To view the clouds, and tell their shades, 

'Neath hawthorn-bush reclining. 



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How sweet! along the river's side, 
(For gentle souls who prize this,) 

To view by turns, the dimpling tide, 
The flagger and wild iris; — 

Or seated on a turfy mound, 

Where danger ne'er alarms, 1 — 
Admire the purple heath around, 

For e'en our bogs have charms! 

But shift we must these scenes so calm, — 

Still Erin theme suffices ; 
Which spite of fate, still bears the palm, — 

And like the palm-tree rises. 

Tho' low'ring clouds obscured awhile, 

'Tis still to all beholders, 
The Shamrock isle, — for-e'er the isle, 

Of patriots and soldiers! 

Well may we then dear Erin style 

One -dear delicious garden, 
Now blooming neath victoria's smile, 

And god, our heavenly warden. 



CHIEF SEATS OF EDUCATION; MEN OF LEARNING 
LANGUAGE, AC. 

Erin's one University. 

(A noble institution) 
In Dublin see, styled Trinity, — 

Here schools are in profusion. 

Maynooth has also Colleges 

By Parliament supported, 
For educating Catholics, — 

We find it thus reported. 

1 Here are no serpents, toads, or rattlesnakes. 



130 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Unheeding Carlow's Colleges, 

Nor shall we quite away pass, 
Whose object like the latter is 

To educate the same class. 

The Seminary of Belfast 

Next merits observation, 
And tho' in order named the last, 

Not last in estimation. 

Here every branch of classic lore 

And modern education ; 
And all that genius can explore, 

Enlighten each persuasion. 

Still duty points out subjects new, 
Which briefly shall relate we, — 

Know Erin has Archbishops two, 
Armagh, and Dublin, namely. 

O'er the expanse, of Erin, quite, 

All rapid strides arc making 
To'ards education, useful, bright, — 

The British funds now aiding. 

And prizing these facilities, 

E'en th' humblest are improving, — 

Their Native capabilities 
All obstacles removing! 

Here reader, must we note with care, 

Ere from this theme we alter, 
A few great men, whose talents rare 

Were of the highest order. 

Famed Usher, Boyle, Swift, Steele, and Sterne, 
With Goldsmith, Burke, glance o'er we, — 

Then Sheridan, Curran, we discern, 
And Grattan, famed in story; 

And in our day, o'connell, too, 
Who claimed repeal so meekly, — 



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And him, to brilliant talents true, 
tom MOORE, who sung so sweetly. 



Our charming native tongue, altho' 

By many held in scorn, 
Should still, ive think, as long ago, 

The page of lore adorn. 

Ah! who could hear and not admire, 
The short and pithy phrases, 

Expressing briefly the desire, 
Which every passion raises. 

This has been deemed in every age, 

A tongue so comprehensive, 
You'd find contained an ample page, 

In each laconic sentence. 

When fraught with either joy or wo, 
What language can reveal it, 

And every shade of feeling show, 
Like our own native Gaelic. 

Nor can the Latin root and branch, 

So faithfully portray then, 
(Tho' pompously this one may launch,) 

The worth of Erin's brave men. 

When love's the passion we've in store, 

Fond epithets so cheering, 
To-wit, Ma-vournccn, Gra, Asthore, 

With many more endearing! 

Slain was your friend by some mischance 

Hear this in Irish story, 
'Twould not your terror more enhance, 

To see him maimed and gory. 

Were ghosts the theme, tho' in a crowd, 
If happ'ly kept from fainting, 

You'd think each dress became a shroud, 
So strong this Irish painting. 



132 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Should dames 1 endowed with eloquence, 

In alto strains out-pour it, 
Our English, and our smatt'ring French, 

Would soon give way before it. 

Should in this tongue, the native chance 

To join in true devotion, 
You'd think each prayer, and holy glance, 

The gates of heaven would open! 



HABITS, MANNERS, GENERAL CHARACTER. 

T' enlighten still, the foreigner, 

Could we like learned sages, 
Paint every shade of character, 

What feats should deck our pages! 

Feats of brave ancestors, 2 no doubt, 

Sublimity which reaches, — 
But sure, dear friends, you'll have it out, 

As native feeling teaches. 
When o'er the page of chieftains gone, 

Whilst each brave deed surprises, 
Our thoughts like pleasing dreams go on, 

The smile triumphant rises. 

But when reversed the scenes appear, 

The purpose good defeated, 
All pleasure flies, we sigh to hear, 

Of Erin's sons maltreated. 

Sons who in learning did excel, 

Or military glory, 
But still in mem'ry's page shall dwell, 

These flowers of Erin's story ! 

How much deceived must be the man, 
Who'd tax the Irish nation, 

Shrews. 

Ancestors generally, not individually speaking. 



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With vulgar rudeness, brogue or twang, 

And lack of civilization. 
Ah ! did he view the humblest grades, 

He'd find in each mild creature, 
Good manners, tko' in life's dull shades, 

And nature's self the teacher. 
No polished Chesterfield, we find 

In lowly huts residing, 
But hospitality, e'er kind, 

Is seen e'en there presiding. 
Should dark'ning clouds, or lightning's flash, 

In Erin e'er appal you, 
And thunder peals, or showering dash, 

To th' humble dwelling call you; 
Each inmate will with cheerful glance, 

And courteous words approach you, 
Aud if t' apologize you chance, 

With kinder looks reproach you. 
Soon will the chief seat be prepared, 
. The fagot brightly blazing, 
All labour for the period spared, 

The infant's fondly gazing. 
Soon will a snowy egg be found, 

And soon from stake or manger, 
The one pet cow be wheeled around, 

And milked to cheer the stranger. 
Then will they kindly to excess, 

Should care seem t' indispose you, 
With mystic smiles you might well guess, 

The native Poteen pour you. 
liesponding to your kind good-bye, 

(Tho' Sol shine brightly o'er you,) 
With lusty arm, should streams run high, 

They'll pave the way before you. 1 

1 Most certainly, for a lady, if she require it. 

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134 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 



To classes next of greater height, 

Our observation rises, 
Whose habits, modes, and manners might, 

Enlighten who despises. 
Here gem-like mortals, polished bright, 

By classic education, 
Might vie, of course, with the elite, 

Of every other nation. 
And mind you'll in these circles see 

(For ever true to nature,) 
That Irish hospitality, 

Ts the most striking feature; 
Which brightens man, while thus he says, 

With glass in hand, Tha-Thlanka, 
Backed by that well known native phrase, 

The kind Keadtli mela faltha. 
Should from afar a stranger come, 

Sick, sore, or sad, to .Erin, 
Soon would some great man to his home, 

The guest with pleasure take then. 
Here would they chase his cares away, 

Try every charm to cure him, 
And make the drawing room so gay, 

Elysian-like to soothe him. 
Untired could we forever vaunt 

The good, the great, the brave ones, 
But apropos, 'tis ungallant, 

To quite forget the fair ones. 
See Erin's daughters blooming fair, 

In virtuous beauty shining, 
Repelling meek the hand of care, 

Content, and unrepining. 
Obedient to the grand design, 

That fixed their earthly station, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 135 

They, saint-like, 1 pour the oil and wine, 
On every meet occasion. 

When evening scenes, to social glee, 
Our hearts from busy life draw, 

We love a sylph-like form to see, 
Presiding o'er the china. 

Where gently answering each wish, 

To every glance obedient, 
She acts, with graceful politesse, 

E'en to th' unpolished lenient. 

But when, sweet music all invite, 

By harmony's dictation, 
How dull the soul would not unite 

In happy acclamation, 
Whilst Erin's fair through science bright, 

All charm to fascination. 

Whilst thrilling chords 'neath touches nice, 
(The warbling voice included,) 

Remind us of bless'd paradise, 
Ere Satan there intruded; 

When blooming Eve in heaven's array, 

Outshone all earthly beauty; 
Such pictures grand we can't portray, — 

That, sure, was Milton's 2 duty. 

Now, from these scenes to mem'ry dear, 

(Which still ennoble Erin,) 
To notice more of merit here, 

The muse in duty may then. 

We've yet in Erin, as of yore, 

Souls brave as e'er contended, 
Of ardent hearts, (within whose core 

Is peace with glory blended.) 

1 We would say Samaritan-like, if rhyme permitted. 

2 See Paradise Lost. 



136 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; -0R ; 

And each, in lore, and valour rich, 

The youthful hero teaches, 
That noble love of country, which, 

Enthusiasm oft reaches. 
Nor will these patriots ever fail 

T' elicit admiration, 
If placed in the impartial scale, 

Of just consideration. 
And if bright laurels be the same 

That justice did declare them, 
(The meed of patriotic fame,) 

Here many still should wear them. 



NOW, "briefly GENERAL CHARACTER 

We'll hold forth — scanning fairly, — 
With few exceptions, th' Irish are, 

As follows, gifted rarely. 
Impulsive, brave, intelligent, 

Through talents fond of rising, 
Obliging, kind, benevolent, 

Forgiving, enterprising; 
For native wit proverbial, 

Of character tenacious, 
Preferring modes industrial, 

To sinful acts rapacious. 

' Dear Shamrock Isle, we bid adieu, 

Yet, tho' our subject closing, 

In fancy oft thy face we'll view, 

(O'er foreign lands when roaming;) 
Surrounded with the ocean blue, 
In verdant sheen reposing.' 

CHAPTER XXXIII. NORWAY. 

cold Norway, (also titled Norge, 1 ) 
A part of Northern Europe, 



By the natives. 



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Is narrow, long, nor very large, — 
A miserably poor scope. 

Behold it bounded north and west, 

By the rude Northern Ocean ; 
The Bofrine mountains bound the east; 

The Scaggerack, south portion. 

'Tis near one thousand miles in length, 
Breadth two hundred and forty; 

To sixty, varying in extent, 
Not measuring exactly. 

This country lies, and may be viewed, 

'Tween parallels of sixty, 
And seventy-one north latitude, — 

We calculate not strictly. 

And Norway proper lies between, 

Five, sixteen, 01 as appearing, 
East longitude; here may be seen, 

No minutes interfering. 

Next note we the metropolis, 

(Its features unexplaining,) 
Fair Christiana, know you this, 

A number vast containing. 2 

And lo its university, 

Where, generally speaking, 
In branches elementary, 

All, much, are daily gleaning. 

This tract did formerly belong 

To Denmark, for some ages. 
We find this fact, where naught seems wrong, 

In hist'ry's useful pages. 

And where, indeed, is also seen, 
(Which must not be unheeded,) 

1 Including Danish or Norwegian Lapland. 

2 About 10,000 Inhabitants. 



138 THE JUVENILE TOURIST;. OR, 

In eighteen hundred and fifteen, 
To Sweden it was ceded. 

Now Sweden's Sovereign bears sway, 
O'er Norway yet, they state sure, 

This country has, (tho' strange to say,) 
Its own free legislature. 

Howe'er, this monarch doth appoint 

A Viceroy, who, residing 
At Christiana, 'n splendour's height, 

Seems o'er their laws presiding. 

Yet in all state affairs hath he, 
But little of the ordering, 

Their government being certainly, 
On democratic bordering. 

The population, next to view, 

Our observations alter, 
The number 's limited e'en to 

One million and a quarter. 

Religion, must we not neglect, 
The established, as related, 

Is Lutheran, but every sect 
Is freely tolerated. 

Its ancient name, now recollect, 

"Was Scandinavia, truly, 
Its language still 's a dialect, 

Of th' ancient Gothic, purely. 

In five great provinces, find we 

This country subdivided, 
Each shall, with towns, and rivers, be 

Full accurately described. 



PROVINCES. 



First, aggerhuus affords a theme, 
A province rather spacious, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 139 

Tho' mountainous, in the extreme, 
Yet, is it reckoned famous. 

The chief or capital, of this 

Cold, unproductive region, 
We may term the Metropolis 

Of all the parts Norwegian. 

Lo CHRISTIANA highly famed, 

On Skagger-Rack located, 
Ha'ing many traits, that should be named, 

And well delineated. 

First note the city parts so rare; 

Then its large fortress strong, too; 
With various suburbs spacious, fair; 

And the old town of Opsloe. 

See, on a rocky eminence, 

Its castle situated; — 
Its Palace famed for elegance, 

In Opsloe, see located. 

Its harbour too for properties, 

Of true convenience noted, 
Where Norway's chief commodities, 

Are daily being exported. 

We in this province Drammen view, 

By Drammen stream divided, 
Into Stramsoe, and Bragnas, two 

Famed towns or parts decided. 

Here also find we Tonsberg, Moss, 

Where much is still exported; 
Some others are, these must we pass, 

Tho' for wild beauty noted. 

But Frederickstadt' or Fredrickstein', 

Shall carefully glance o'er we, 
Whose fortress merits our esteem, 

So strong so famed in story. 



140 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then Fredrickshall, a charming port, 
Whose harbour 's quite commodious. 

Did time permit, here might we note, 
E'en many traits harmonious. 

To christiansand we now repair, 

For mines so celebrated, 
And for its chief, same name so fair. 

On Skagger-Back located. 

Here also find we Stavenger, 

Eliciting attention, 
With more of noted character, 

Which we may never mention. 

Now bergen, province we'll explore, 

High in our estimation, 
Extended on the Baltic shore, 

A fair, but cold location 

Fair bergen, chief we may descry, 
(A gulf this near surrounding,) 

Then Ramparts strong, and Mountains high, 
We find the city bounding. 

Here are some mansions very fine, 

Few in the north these equal : 
But lo! important and sublime, 

The Castle, and Cathedral. 

Another feature find we still 
Deserving commendation, 
Its harbour, which, turn where we will, 
Seems traffic's fav'rite station. 

' Now trondheim, doth the muse invite, 
A province quite important, 
Where many features wild delight, — 
This borders on chill Nordland. 

Its namesake, chief, we'll now glance o'er, 
Upon a bay located, 



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The home of kings in days of yore, 
For trade still highly rated. 

'Tis still the Bishop's residence, 

Then term it fine we may well, 
And a most noble edifice, 

We find its fair cathedral. 

And here the greatest quantities, 

Are annually exported. 
Of Norway's chief commodities; 

Here's much likewise imported. 

See dreary Nordland, en passant, 

In delicate proportion, 
Extended many miles along, 

The shore of northern ocean. 

Like mortals tall of noble air. 
And slender in the extreme, we 

Behold this portion rather spare, 
But lengthened quite genteelly. 

We in this province, famed for cold, 

On north sea shore located, 
Its chief town rostad may behold, 

A sea-port celebrated. 

Now Hammersfest, Ward'huys, Tramsoe, 

See to this part pertaining, — 
Each seated on an island know, 

The rest we pass unnaming. 

The Seaports chief now claim a line, 
Then far to north we'll sail, and 

Soon visit Ward'huys on an isle, 
Adjacent to the mainland. 

Then Altengaard and Rostad town, 
With Salten, Drontheim large, too 

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142 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Molle, Vorde, Forde, Bergen, of renown, 
And Stavenger, famed also. 

Next Christiansand, a goodly port, 
And Tonsberg care demanding; 

With Drammen likewise claiming note; 
Then Christiana charming. 

Moss, Frederiekstadt, we now may find, 
And Frederickshall e'en greater, 

Full many more we've left behind, 
Than some we've named far fairer. 



PACE OP THE COUNTRY, PRODUCE, EXPORTS, 
GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Lo NORWAY, in particular, 

Quite mountainous near Sweden, — 

Its coasts or shores in general, 
Steep, bold, and rocky see then. 

Here valleys, and much scenery, 

We find of striking beauty, 
And other portions grand to see, 

With timber covered duly. 

Its climate wondrous cold we find, 
Like Sweden's, — less severe, tho' — 

And through extremes excessive, mind, 
It has its time of heat know. 

Uninjured by the heat, or cold, 

Tho' sudden the transitions, 
The natives live till very old, 

In high, and low conditions. 

Here's inland trade searce carried on, 
The roads being unfrequented, 

But 'tween the towns the coast along, 
Their commerce is extended. 

The wealth of Norway doth consist, 
In forests quite capacious, 



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And copper mines, and iron, which 
Are equally as famous. 

The waters here in fish abound, 

And meriting attention, 
Large flocks of birds, the coast surround, 

Incredible to mention. 

This land producing little grain, 

No plenty can afford them, 
But by fish, fruit, fowl, they obtain 

Sufficient to support them. 

Of Norway the chief exports are 

Vast quantities of timber, — 
Much iron, copper, pitch and tar, 

With cattle rather slender. 

Chief native traits which strike us most, 

Are thousands of small islands, 
Which line the steep and rocky coast, — 

For fishermen, 1 fine dry lands. 

But south of the Loffoden's see 
(More terrible than handsome,) 

A wondrous curiosity, — 

The Whirlpool of Maelstrom. 2 

A vortex 'tis most marvellous, 

Deserving illustration, 
Terrific, deep, and dangerous, 

Beyond imagination ! 

The longest day in Norway's south, 

Is eighteen hours, remember — 
And twenty-one beyond a doubt, 

The longest in the centre; 

And nearly three months in the north, 
Sol then his face revealing, — 

1 And several kinds of wild birds. 

2 Pronounce Malstrom. 



144 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Tho' for same space, in winter dark, 
, His glorious rays concealing. 

Here every man 's an artisan, 1 

And by his skill produces, 
All articles — as best he can, — 

To suit domestic uses. 

These, strong, brave, frank and active are, 

And to revenge addicted; 
The first a noble character, 

The last should be restricted. 

Their habits the simplicity, 

Of Greenland's people plainish, — 

Their manners the civility, 
Or polish of the Danish. 



GREENLAND. 

EAST and WEST GREENLAND, nOW We'll sllOW, 

Or hold to observation, — 
And we may add Spitzbergen, know, 
To this delightless region. 

This large wild country may be viewed, 

'Tween fifty-nine and eighty 
Degrees, observe, north latitude 

No minutes calculate we. 

Regarding next the longitude, 
; Tween thirty east is seen then, 

And fifty west its amplitude, — 
Each side of the Meridian. 

This country's face or countenance 

Is truly uninviting, 
Being rocky, rude, and mountainous, 

To strangers quite affrighting. 

1 All are general artists; every man is his own tailor, 
hatter, &c, &c. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 145 

But who could ever Greenland's own 

Inhospitable climate, 
In full severity, make known, — 

Why, language can't describe it. 

Its summer short, and drear the while, 

No verdant bloom discloses, 
And scarcely deigns to lend a smile, 

Ere winter stern approaches. 

Which tyrant rules with rig'rous sway, 

Through his protracted season, 
(Uncheered by one mild genial ray 

Befriending vegetation.) 

Here, unadorned by fertile crops, 

The eye is still presented, 
With marshy plains, and naked rocks, 

The features nature lent it. 

When winter's stormy rage abates 

And warmth appears presiding, 
The natives choosing cool retreats, 

Are seen in tents residing. 

But soon dread winter's chilling blast, 

(For gentle scenes uncaring,) 
Commands, and each poor wight is fast 

His best abode preparing; 

Which- all secures, like Noah's Ark, 

From th' elements' alarms — 
Ah ! could we waive the next remark, 

We'd find e'en here some charms. 

In clothing, cooking, eating, all 
Their methods are uncleanish; — 

But here we let the curtain fall, 
In pity to the squeamish. 

When musing on their comforts small, 
With pity and with wonder, 



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Let's think that He who gifted all, 
Made no mistake or blunder. 

For e'en these are, in general, 

(Tho' 'n rank and pelf unwealthy, 

And in their modes so singular,) 
Contented, happy, healthy; 

Good-humoured, friendly, and upright, 
With notions of religion, — 

But to their forms a stranger quite, 
Of this, no further mention. 

Their movements are elastic, light, 
And swarthy their complexions ; 

The stature scarce five feet in height; 
With very few exceptions. 

In hunting, fishing, none outvie 
This race expert, and able, 

And these employments quite supply, 
Each inexpensive table. 

Reindeer, 1 sea-fowl, with fish, and seals, 
Their food's still constituting; 

Proud luxuries, or dainty meals, 
Forever substituting. 

These places to the Danes belong, 
Who, when they mean to tarry, 

The native Greenlanders among, 
Some trifles to them carry. 

These they exchange for other sorts, 
To wit, the precious horns, 

(Not found in any neighbouring ports,) 
Of the sea-unicorns; 

Likewise the down of th' eider duck, 
(To line the nest full warm,) 

n Pr. Rane-deer. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 147 

Which from the bosom, it doth pluck. 
Unsuffering any harm. 

Rich seal-skins, feathers, and white hares, 

White foxes, others bright blue, 
With reindeer fine, and monstrous bears, 
Whose fur-coats would affright you. 

The greatest curiosity, 

On Greenland's chilling coast, is 
Its excellent whale-fishery, 

Which, know, this country's boast is. 

Here many ships are oft employed, 
Of English, Dutch, and Danish, 

Then by the fishing art's destroyed 
E'en thousands of the said fish. 

When to the fishermen, appears 

This monarch of the ocean, 
Excited by their hopes or fears, 

All hands are seen in motion. 

They, with harpoon, then ably strike, 
Which, when the victim feeling, 

Into the deep he plunges quick, 
His monstrous bulk concealing. 

But soon he rises from this grave, 
' Grain they commence harpooning, 

Nor cease until the monster brave, 
For loss of blood is swooning. 

Then skilfully is drawn on shore, 

This largest of all creatures, 
Whose oil, et-cetera, does more 

Than amply pay their labours. 

Its population long ago 

Was than at present greater, 
Seven thousand find we it, or so, 

By every late narrator. 



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spitzbergen, — meaning painted rocks,— 

To east of last, 1 see pla-ced, 
Here no fixed population stops; 

The Russians chiefly claim it. 

Here are they lured by birds, and beasts 

Most beautiful, abounding 
In these forbidden wilds and wastes, 

And in the seas surrounding. 

They temporary dwellings make, 

In many chosen places, 
And several sea-lions take 

For food, throughout their chases. 

But long descriptions of each clime 
Would overcrowd our pages, 

And furnish theme for every rhyme, 
Were we to live for ages. 



LAPLAND. 

Still doomed to roam through frigid scenes, 

See lapland just appearing, 
Where quite despotic, winter reigns, 

With aspect most uncheering. 

On north of Europe may be seen, 

This melancholy portion, 
In snowy garb outstretched between 

These countries 2 and the ocean. 

Though no fixed limits they've assigned, 

When Lapland representing, 
Yet we by observation find 

As follows, this extending. 

From 'bout the sixty-fourth degree, 
North, to the Arctic Ocean, 

1 Greenland. 2 Sweden, Denmark, and Russia. 



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And from th' Atlantic, to White sea, — 
The most authentic notion. 

This dreary tract is parted by 

The long continuation, 
Of that great range of mountains high 

Styled Swedish or Norwegian. 

between these parts, there ever seems, 

A difference the most striking; 
From moderate to the extremes, 

Of heat and cold so blighting. 

north lapland, Finmark styled also, 

(Thus did we often read it,) 
Belonged to Denmark long ago, 
But was to Sweden ceded. 

The capital, not lacking fame, 

Of the last mentioned portion, 
Was wardhus- then, — 'tis still the same, — 

Upon the frozen ocean. 

Next Swedish or south lapland, mind, 

Most famous portion rated, 
Here tornea chief town we find, 

On Bothnia 1 located. 

Now Russian or east lapland, too, 

Deserves an observation, 
We kola, chief, on Kola view, 

A frigid situation. 

A few remarks, observe you then, 
(Tho' many might be made still,) 

This latter part 's included in 
The government of Archangel. 

In that division, as we're told, 
Around the Gulf 2 extending:, 



1 Gulf of Bothnia. 2 The Gulf of Bothnia. 



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The Summer's heat, and Winter's cold. 
Are equally tormenting. 

The natives frequently find here, 

As in the hottest regions, 
The vile Mosquetoes quite severe, 

In their short summer seasons. 

But quite reversed appear the scenes, 
When winter grim approaches, 

E'en o'er the festive board it seems, 
Its awful power encroaches. 

Full oft' when thirst would be supplied, 
Altho' the draught were chosen, 

Ere it could be to lips applied, 
The bev'rage would be frozen. 

And, often spirits, e'en of wine, 
— Tho' e'er so well protected, — 

Was known to be, from time to time, 
Into cold ice converted. 

But know, extreme calidity, 

And snow's continuation 
Produce with great rapidity, 

This portion's vegetation. 

For oft the grain, sown here in May, 
Is reaped full soon in August; 

And yet perhaps 'tis fair to say, 
They've but a wretched harvest. 

The Lakes and Streams, with fish abound; 

And fowls beyond computing, 
Astonish as they wing their round, 

The light of day obscuring. 

For seven weeks Sol disappears, 

In winter's gloomy season, 
And for said period, never cheers 

This drear and chilling region. 



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At th' opposite fair season, he 

Shines without intermission; 
For that same space most brilliantly, — 

E'er true to his position. 

The moon and stars through winter's night, 

Th' Auro'ra-Bo-re-a'-lis, 
Afford, indeed, sufficient light 

To Lapland's simple natives. 

Ha'ing days, and nights of half a year, 

Is Lapland still reported, — 
; Tis true, six months scarce brighten here, 

As some have strictly noted. 

But to astronomy apply, 

For further information; 
Which to each query will reply, 

In clear elucidation. 



This country's general face behold, 

Forbidding, unproductive, 
All stunting by its rig'rous cold, 

To every growth destructive. 

Bleak mountains, forests, fens and lakes, 

The surface it exposes, 
Yet nature, which strong contrast makes, 

Some beauties here discloses. 

For even in this dreary clime, 
There ; s to the eye presented, 

Much may be termed the bold sublime, 
With milder features blended. 

Some verdant nooks, some mossy rocks, 
Some flowery dells, for instance, 

And lofty snow-clad mountain tops, 
That nobly bound the distance. 



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The gloomy forests large and drear, 

Consist of fir trees chiefly, 
And the unparalleled Reindeer/ 

The pastures fill completely. 

These to the natives are the source 

Of every comfort, nearly, 
Possessing beauty, fleetness, force, 

For which they prize them dearly. 

Their milk and flesh good food supply, 
Their skin affords good clothing. 

And e'en their bones serve when they die- 
Still much of use composing. 

Of their intestines, tendons too, 
They cordage make the finest, 

And of their horns the best of glue, 
With spoons and toys the nicest. 

They, more to these quadrupeds owe, 

Who with a rapid motion, 
In sledges draw them o'er the snow, 

Nay, o'er the lakes when frozen. 

These during summer feed on grass, 
But when the snow 's all covering, 

They feed on lichen or wild moss, 
This 'neath the snow discovering. 

Here other animals appear, 

Too numerous to mention, 
Inferior to the loved Reindeer, 

Yet worthy of attention. 



Large mines of copper, silver, gold, 
To many hands here play gives, 

From foreign lands as we've been told,- 
Scarce are they worked by natives. 

1 Pronounced Rane-deer. 



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And many a lovely mineral, 

And crystal one may here view, 

(All beautiful in general,) 

With pearls, fair and clear too. 

Birds, beasts, and mines, we cease to scan, 

And turn our observation, 
To the last formed, (at first) why, man. 

Proud lord of the creation. 

But Lapland's sons, less lordly seem, 

Than did the man of Eden, — 
For all things save the fleet Reindeer, 

Appear quite stunted herein. 

This race behold four feet in height; 

Regarding figure homely; 
And of complexion swarthy quite; 

Of features coarse, uncomely. 

Their language, gutt'ral, hoarse, and rude, 

(Of strange pronunciation,) 
Is form'd of dialects so obscure, 

Scarce hold they conversation. 

Their habits are quite peaceable, — 

Their dispositions gentle, — 
Their honesty remarkable, — 

Their morals pure and simple. 

Religion next we would define, 

But this poor congregation, 
Scarce merits yet, that name divine, 

The Christian appellation. 

For superstition gross and queer, 

They practise in this nation; 
Be'ng quite absurd to mention here, 

We'll note the population. 

This scattered, scanty number, all 
Full regularly counted, 



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To sixty thousand, great and small, 
Has only just amounted. 



SWEDEN. 

Lo Sweden, in the snowy north, 
(So far from fair Britannia,) 

For ages known as th' eastern part, 
Of th' ancient Scandinavia. 

This country's proper northern bound, 
Is Swedish or South Lapland, — 

Almost its boundary west is found, 
The famed Norwegian Alps grand. 

On th' east the gulf of Bothnia, 

With- Tornea divides it, 
From Muscovy or Russia, — 

The Baltic south confines it. 

This tract of country large, one sees, 

North latitude extending, 
From fifty-five one-half degrees, 

To seventy-one, ascending. 

And 'tween eleven east longitude, 
And thirty-one — this minded, 

E'en waiving strict exactitude, 
One never fails to find it. — 

Fair Stockholm, the metropolis, 

Elicits th' admiration 
Of all who have the happiness 

To view its situation. 

This city in superior taste, 
So charming, so romantic, 

Is on sev'n rocky islands placed, 
'Tween Meier 1 and the Baltic. 

1 Lake Meier. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 155 

And tho' of plan irregular, 

Here 's much of striking beauty, 

Demanding notes particular, — 
Description's highest duty. 

Here many buildings fair we find, 

Its noblest features forming, 
The chief, a splendid palace mind, 

In grandeur's best adorning. 

And in this port important, lo 

Its harbour deep and spacious, 
And for extensive commerce, know, 

; Tis wonderfully famous. 

Eight hundred English miles, or so, 

From London its location, — 
A journey long, yet this we go 

In bright imagination. 



The state religion 's Lutheran, — 
All sects are tolerated, — 

But those not of the former one, 
Are never elevated. 1 

The government 's a monarchy, 
No absolute noiv, all know, 

But limited full properly, — 
Hereditary also. 

Its policy we leave and fly, 

To note the population, 
Which nearly is three millions, by 

The latest calculation. 

This country with South Lapland, is 

By all accounts divided, 
Into great parts, or provinces, 

Which shall in turn be minded. 

1 Raised to high stations. 



156 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

PROVINCES, ETC. 

Lo Gothland, beautifully bound, 
On tli' east and south by Baltic, 

On west by Categat, the sound, — 
Famed parts of the Atlantic. 

Arrive we now chief, Gothland, at 
Where Goth a river 's pouring, 

Its floods into the Categat, 
A harbour fine composing. 

Th' environs of this city, lo 

Naught but rude rocks, presenting, 

On which the suburbs seem to grow, — ; 
The wild, and polished, blending. 

Th' interior has traits, one sees, 
Which merit notice fairly, — 

Along canals, still grow fine trees, 
Which beautify it rarely. 

This interesting capital, 

Regarding situation, 
For trade ? s the most remarkable, 

And best within the nation. 

Here commerce gains the richest spoils, 

And also due ascendant, 
From navigation's useful toils; 

In fashion independent. 

carlscrona, famed, observe we may, 
(By two strong forts defended,) 

Upon an isle, — within a bay, 
By which the shore 's indented. 

And here are suburbs rather fine, 
And docks for the repairing, 

And building of ships, for the line, 
When martially preparing. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 157 

Here foundries large for cannon, then 

Vast quantities of powder, 
"With ropes, and sails, in loads, we ken, — 

No dock in Sweden prouder. 

Lo Malmo, quite remarkable 

For its capacious harbour; 
And its important citadel, 

To subjugate disorder. 

Here industry is ever seen, 

Good manufactures making, 
And wealthy merchants, wisely keen, 

On scales extensive trading. 

Our muse to Nordkoping now goes, 

(Located near the Baltic,) 
On the Motala stream, which flows 

In cataracts fantastic. 

This port so high in consequence, 

Which many a trait adorns, 
Is ten miles in circumference, — 

'Tis noted for firearms. 

Here are some manufactories, 

Which merit to be noted; 
And corn in ample quantities, 

Hence, yearly is exported. 

And here's a salmon fishery, 

Full many hands employing; 
All labouring very happily, 

The more they seem destroying. 

Here Jonkoping, young reader, lo, 

Now claiming all attention, 
Being long the seat of justice, know, 

O'er Gothland's wide extension. 

Here stands a noble citadel, — 
'Tis also famed for arms, 



158 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The houses are respectable; 
Some have e'en many charms. 

Upon the roofs fine herbage grows. 
For use and show intended; 

On others pretty flowers also, 
By which they're ornamented. 

To sweden-proper we pass o'er, 
Where Stockholm chief is pla-ced; 

This splendid capital before, 

We've briefly sketched and shaded. 

We also in this part descry, 

Fair Upsal or Upsala, 
A spacious city ranking high, 

Upon the river Sala. 

This is a famed Archbishop's see, 
And here are many features, 

If scanned and painted happily, 
Might much instruct our readers. 

Its University we view, 

In Sweden quite the oldest; 

For Academic knowledge, too, 
The greatest and the noblest. 

Here many stately mansions, we 
Observe, which merit praises; 

But its superb cathedral see, 
Which admiration raises. 

Here the remains of monarchs lie, 
And men of mighty genius, 

Whose virtues rare and talents high, 
To note, would long detain us. 

Th' observatory find we there, 
Whence longitude's computed; — 

And a botanic garden rare, 

For health and pleasure suited. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 159 

Upon the gulf of Bothnia, 

See Gene situated, 
A sea-port famed et cetera, 

For commerce celebrated. 

Now Faulun fair we may define, 
A town which many deem grand ; 

Here is a famous Copper mine, 
The oldest quite in Sweveland. 

Next Danamora claims a line, 

Of aspect rare and spacious; 
Behold its wondrous iron mine, 

In Sweden none so famous. 

Cold nordland now appears in sight, 

We'll hie then, gentle readers, 
To hernosand which doth invite, 

Ha'ing some few pleasing features. 

Within the Gulf of Bothnia, 

Doth on an island fair stand, 
This, by a bridge et cetera, 

United to the mainland. 

Behold us in West Bothnia, 

A province rather spacious ; 
Furred animals, and many a 

Rare trait, this renders famous. 

Chief u'mea, at uma's mouth, 
(Where it the gulf approaches,) - 

Behold, of features wild, no doubt, 
Yet this a noted port is. 

See Lu'lea, quite high in fame, 

And fairest in these places, — 
Pitea, on a stream same name ; 

This much of beauty graces. 

To swedish-lapland, now the muse, 
Unwearied still conducts us, — 



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Fain would we sketch its dreary views, 
But cold intense obstructs us. 

ase'le, chief here we observe, 

On th' Angernian located, 
Whose traits, did time permit, deserve 

To be enumerated. 

Lo finmark province, just in sight, 1 

Washed by the Arctic ocean, 
The coldest and most northern quite, 

Including every portion. 

Here th' extreme point of Europe, lo, 
North Cape on th' Arctic frowning, 

Which ocean seems with icy flow, 
The nether portion drowning. 

This part to Denmark did pertain, 
Tho' from the same a long way, 

And it, in turn, we learn again, 
Belonged awhile to Norway. 

Its grandest traits by sparkling snow, 

We find still decorated; 
And its chief kantokenio, 

On th' Alten see located. 

Some features more, the muse might chime, 

Wild, beautiful, romantic, — 
Kind nature's own grand works sublime, 

Around these portions Arctic, — 
But ever-stern quick-fleeting time, 

Commands us to the Baltic. 



SEA-PORTS. 

Now the chief ports of Sweden, we 
Shall name, at north commencing, 

And conquering "terrors of the sea/ 
Perform our cruise unshrinking. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 161 

First sail we from famed Lul'ea, 

To Pi'tea, Bole, Lafanger, — 
Then to the famous U'raea, 

And Hernosand let's wander. 

Next at fair Sundswald, Ge'fle, touch, 

At Stockholm then far fairer, 
For features fine distinguished much, — 

Than all the others greater. 

Then Nordkoping so famed we'll view, 

Fair Westerwick, and Calmer, 
Carlscrona, Malmo, Gothburg, too, 

So noted for its harbour. 

Hence famous Lund, we may perceive, 

Large Uddevello near, then, — 
But lo, the muse just taking leave, 

Of ports, — not quite of Sweden. — 

Know Sweden's clime is quite severe, 
Throughout its dreary winter, — 

Eight months the period every year, — 
Here cheerful spring ne'er enters. 

But Summer rapidly sets in, 
• Green valleys are appearing, — 

Their crops not scanty, ripen then, 
And all seem gay and cheering. 

This country's face in general, 

Is barren, rude, and fruitless, 
Yet, are some spots particular, 

Quite fertile and not useless. 

Its native aspect holds to view, 

Lakes, forests, rocks, and mountains, 

Some navigable rivers, too, 

With many streams and fountains. 

Its copper mines attention claim, 
And those of iron, chiefly; — 



162 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

None find we to excel the same, 
Viewing Europe o'er completely. 

And many precious minerals, 
One in these stores below sees — 

Of mines no more particulars, 
E'en were they like Po-to'-si's. 

This country's famous exports are 
Deals, buckskins, hides, and iron, 

Fur, tallow, honey, pitch and tar, — 
Nay, more than we can write on. 

No manufactures here, — we may 
Declare without presumption, — 

Deserve a plaudit, by the way, 
Being all for home consumption. 



Still charming is diversity, 

We'll in Upsala see then, 
A splendid University, 

The finest o'er all Sweden. 

Here modern, with all ancient lore, 

Through every variation, 
From education's ample store, 

Is taught to admiration. 

Next, that of Lund we may behold, 
(Tho' not indeed so famous,) 

Where sciences likewise unfold 
Those lights, that captivate us. 

With these, are very lib' rally, 

Some classic schools endowed here, 

And others elementary, 

In many parts are found here. 

The Swedes are handsome, tall, robust, 
Unlike their Lapland neighbours, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 163 

And able quite, (whene'er they must,) 
To bear the hardest labours. 

Humane, intelligent, upright, 

Regarding science, curious, 
Full active, valiant, and polite, 

Brave, polished, and luxurious. 

One feature more, we'll just annex, 

Which raises indignation, 
All greatest toils, the weaker sex 

Perform in every station. 

To close, if curiosity, 

Our sketch laconic raises, — 
This, reader, you may gratify, 

Perusing ampler pages. 



DENMARK. 

Ha'ing gently glided from the north, 

To verge on milder nations, 
We'll Denmark's noble traits remark, 

Which claim our observations. 

Chief part of these dominions vast, 

Or the important portion, 
Is bounded north by Skagger-Sack, 

On west by German ocean. 

On south, it, by the Elbe is bound, 

(A river famed in story,) 
On east by Baltic, and the Sound, 

The Categat here note we. 

These territories may be viewed 
'Tween parallels fifty-three, know, 

And fifty-seven north latitude, — 
We'll more regarding these show. 

'Tween eight and twelve , east longitude, 
(For minutes quite uncaring,) 



64 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fam'd Denmark's tout or amplitude, 
Stands proudly, in its bearing. 

See Denmark's fair metropolis, 
The splendid Copenhagen, 

None find we more admired than this, 
All Europe's polished states in. 

Its buildings fine naught can excel, 
And then its spacious harbour, — 

Description fain would longer dwell 
In this delightful quarter. 

On Zealand's eastern coast, is found 
This chief so highly rated ; 

Full twenty miles from Baltic sound, 
Most charmingly located. 

Next shall we notice Elsineur, 
A well-known, rich, and fair port, 

Where every Merchant vessel sure, 
In passing o'er the Strait, doth 

Low'r the topsail, onon honneur, 
Obeisance of a rare sort. 

Then each, a trifling tribute has, 
(This be'ng no great abasement,) 

For Denmark's royal monarch, as, 
The pledge of civil treatment.^ 

The government was a monarchy 

Quite absolute in form, 
Which practised not with tyranny, 

Produced no great alarm. 

The good King Frederick, latterly, 
When monarch of the nation, 

Permitted voluntarily, 
The present limitation. 

Th' established creed is Lutheran, 
This being the most prevailing 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 165 

In all the countries northern, — 

Naught, other sects, restraining. 
Here literature still nourishes, — 

Here clue rewards and praises, 
The youthful roind encourages, 

And emulation raises. 
Chief city's university 

Here, gives to education 
In elegant variety, 

Its brightest consummation ! 
Nine seminaries more, there are, 

Diffusing information, 
And village schools in thousands, are 

For th' humbler of the nation. 
Two millions and two thousands, near, 

This kingdom fair presents us : 
Some add one-fourth — we often fear 

That incorrect 's the census. — 
Its continental portions view 

All Jutland, Sleswick, Hol'stein, 
Including Stormar, Lau'nburg, too — 

Isles shall be en-passant, seen. 
Lo, in the Baltic, Zealand grand, 

Then Funen, Femern, Laland, 
With Moen, Falster, Alsen, and 

Famed Bornholm, Anholt, Langeland. 
Tho' sev'ral smaller, here we -find, 

Description must awhile stand; 
But every striking trait we'll mind, 

When glancing o'er each island. 
'Twas Cimbrica named, formerly, 

As th' ancients all have stated ; 
The natives, Cimbri, properly 

Were then denominated. 1 

1 By the Piomans. 



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The Greeks — so famed, et cetera — 

The people styled Cimme'ri 
And Chersone'sus — Cirn'brica, 

This land so doomed to vary. 1 

Mark, in the seventh century, 
This land again was conquered 

By the bold Dani, valiantly, 

Who, from cold Norway, wandered. 

The Cimbri, then, were termed Danes, 
From these distinguished heroes, 

As such, the title still remains, — 
The muse none other here shows. 

This State 's divided, as we see, 

Into great parts or portions, 
Which, with their towns, shall mentioned be, 

With rivers, seas and oceans. 



JUTLAND. 

Lo, Jutland province, all around 
Hemmed in by parts of th' ocean, 

Save on the south, which find we bound 
By Sleswick — next fair portion — 

See aalburg, on the southern coast 

Of Lymfiord Gulf located, 
Save Copenhagen (Denmark's boast,) 

None here is higher rated. 

Here public buildings we descry, 
Proud in their bold constructions — 

Here commerce claims attention high — 
Here are seen famed productions. 

Lo, Aarhuus, next attracting us, 
A town of high pretension, 

1 Its name. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 167 

Being beautiful and populous, 
And famous for extension. 

This town lias also buildings fine, 
Might charm our gentle readers ; 

Six famous gates we'll not define, 
With many pleasing features. 

Next, Yyburg see, full eminent, 

Upon a lake located, 
Whose features, quite magnificent, 

Should be with talent painted. 

And here fair Ripen we behold, 
And the distinguished Colding; 

The residence of kings of old, 
Some brilliant traits disclosing. 

Now sees wick our sojourn shall be, 

On north by Jutland bounded, 
Which with (on east and west) the sea 

And Holstein, south, surround it. 

With new delight, we shall advance, 

Admire its fertile aspect, 
Grlance o'er its level fair expanse, — 

No hills here mar the prospect. 

Fair sleswick, chief, we may descry, 
Placed on an arm (not spacious,) 

Of Baltic, term'd the Gulf of Sly — 
This town is vastly famous. 

'T is of construction singular, 

Stretched forth in long extension, 
Quite handsome, tho' irregular, 

And merits much attention. 
Chief features, the Cathedral fine, 

And its superior altar; — 
The princes' monuments sublime, 

Of grandeur's highest order. 



168 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

An orphan and a town house, see, 

Five churches for devotion; 
Here, also, is a nunnery, 

Where heaven 's the wished-for portion. 

The dwellings chiefly similar, 

Are neat, but rather lowly, 
Consisting here in general, 

Of not more than one story. 

Next, Flensburg see, a famous port, 

Near Baltic situated, 
Whose citadel deserves a note> — 

Its harbour, too, as stated. 

Whilst o'er this province hurrying, 

Another claims our duty, 
Famed Appenra'de flourishing, 

Ha'ing many traits of beauty. 

Then Tonningen, fair port, we may 

See also, in this portion, 
Then Tondern seated on a bay 

Formed by the German ocean. 

Next holstein see, (of Germany, 

Still highest notice claiming; 
Just at its north extremity,) 

To Denmark now pertaining. 

This part by Sleswick north is bound; 

By Baltic east, — that portion, 
Styled Bremen, south, with Luneburg's found; 

And west, the German Qcean. 

Strong kiel, 1 chief-town, et cetera, 

By features grand adorned, 
See, on a fair peninsula, 

By the Sea Baltic formed. 

1 Pr. keel. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 169 

Here we a famous castle see, 

Opposed to coming danger; — 
Here's a bright university, 

Where science holds the taper. 

Next Al'tona, a city fair, 

See on the Elbe located, 
Admired for many beauties rare; . 

For Commerce too, as stated. 

Next, lo, famed Rendsburg, spacious, strong, 

To highest praise entitled, 
By a canal, both deep and strong, 

To Kiel, so fair united. 

Now Gluckstaclt also claims a line, 
(Here's much ex- and imported,) 

So famous for its castle fine, 
And fishery so noted. 

Then Oldenburg, see in Holstein, 

And Oldeslo hm'h-rated • 
Extensive Salt-works here are seen, 

None found more celebrated. 

Now lauenburg see, properly 

Of Germany a portion, 
But giv'n to Denmark latterly, — 

Result of some commotion. 

Its capital, same name, observe, 

On th' Elbe, and Stekenitz, may we; 

Its merchandises praise deserve, 
Here trade progresses daily. 

To Zealand province we advance, 

Tho' last, not least deserving, 
Yet slightly o'er it now we'll glance, 

Oar plaudits best reserving. 
The other isles which may be shown, 

This province fair composing, 



170 THE JUVENILE TOURIST ) OR, 

Are Funen, Laland, Langeland, Moen, 
With Falster, then, ere closing, 

Fair Alsen, and some more, well known, - 
In Baltic all reposing. 



CHIEF SEA-PORTS OP DENMARK. 

See Fladstrand famed, commencing north, 
Fair Soebye Alborg view then, 

Manager, Greenae, Abeltost, 
And, (on small belt) Arhusen. 

Horsens, Weile, Frediricia, 1 
Colding, Hadersly, Apenra'de, 

With Flensburg, famed et cetera, 
And Sleswick high in trade, see. 

Fair Eckernfor'de, strong Kiel, then, 

Lauenburg, famed in story, 
Altona, Gluckstadt, TonniDgen, 

And Husum, may glance o'er we. 

Famed Ripen, and Ringkioping see, 
With Skive, these term we may, grand, 

Important, and the fairest, we 
Observe around the mainland. 

To th' island ports, the muse we bring, 

Lo! Copenhagen spacious, 
Then Elsineur, and Nykioping, 

For its grand palace, famous. 

Next Callundburg, Ki-o-'ge, view, 
Famed Assens, Swenborg, Maxkow, 

With Nysted, fair Nyekoping too, 
And many we may not show. 

1 Pr. Fredirishia. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 171 

CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, AND FACE OF THE 
COUNTRY. 

This country's climate, tow'rds the north, 

Cold, piercing in th' extreme ia, 
But milder in the southern part, 

Its winter less severe is. 
Here Spring, and Autumn never deign, 

(As in some other places,) 
The proper period to remain, 

So sudden are the changes. 
The soil produces oats and Rye, 

And by strict cultivation, 
The natives plenteously supply, 

With useful vegetation. 
Black cattle, sheep, and swine abound, 

And in full many places, 
Most splendid horses, too, are found, 

For carriage, chase, or races. 
Few manufactories we find, — 

Their manual operations 
For home consumption being designed, 

Scarce e'er reach foreign nations. 



Now Denmark's general face behold, 

A plain scarce interrupted 
By hills or eminences bold, — 

This nature so constructed. 
Some unimportant lakes and streams 

This level region water, 
And oft a gloomy vapour seems 

To hover o'er this quarter. 
The great canal of Kiel, we see 

In spacious pride, extending 
From th' Eyder to the Baltic sea, 

Its useful course there ending. 



172 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But know the traits — of beauty rare— 
Which render Denmark famous, 

Are winding creeks and bays so fair, 
With harbours quite capacious. 

Next shall regarding commerce, be 
Some observations stated — 

This country is for trade by sea, 
Most happily located. 

And far and near, it carries on 

With little molestation, 
A valuable traffic 'loDg 

With many a wealthy nation. 

Lo, Denmark's chief commodities, 
Of which, as all have noted, 

Considerable quantities 
Are annually exported. 

Hides, tallow, fire-wood, wainscoting, 
• Of cattle, droves e'en nuni'rous, 
Materials for ship-building, 

With fish and fowl quite curious. 

Train-oil, pitch, tar and iron, too, 
Eurs beautiful to mention, — 

Of imports, now we'll name a few — 
French silks first claim attention. 

From England, broad-cloths very fine, 
Clocks, cabinets, and so-forth; 

Erom other parts, salt, brandy, wine, 
Nay, more than we can show forth. 

The Danes in general, are tall, 
Robust, warlike, and comely, 

Of stately mien, yet kind withal, 
Of manners mild and homely. 

Of pleasing aspect, chiefly fair, 
And of roseate complexion, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 173 

With yellow, red, or flaxen hair, — 
There's many an exception. 

The high grades are to pomp inclined, 

And military glory — 
The low grades frugal are, yet mind, 

Intemp' ranee marks their story. 

The modern Danes of late presume, 

More properly, they deign to, 
Quite imitate the French costume; 

In all its gay parade too. 

But when rude winter, stern and bold, 
Sends forth its chilling vapours, 

Soft wool and furs, their limbs enfold, 
Like all their northern neighbours. 

French politesse they likewise ape, 

Altho' by nature fairly 
Contrasted to these sons of taste, 

The Monsieurs light and airy. 



RUSSIA. 

The Russian empire next behold, 

The largest in creation, 
Extending from the North sea cold, 

To th' Austrian ample nation. 

From Baltic's surge to Pacific's, 
A distance quite amazing — 

But here we cannot pause, on its 
Whole territories gazing. 

We'll to that part our thoughts confine, 

Bussia in Europe, namely : 
Its sub-divisions we'll define, 

Admiring some extremely. 

North, 'tis by th' icy ocean bound, — 
East, Asia quite confines it — 



174 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

South, Caucasus, Black Sea 1 are found ; 
West, Prussia 2 lies beside it. 

This spacious portion may be viewed 

'Tween forty-five extending, 
And seventy north latitude, 

To minutes not attending. 

Its extreme longitudes one sees 
'Tween sixty and eighteen , then 

If minutes were annexed to these, 
Why rhyme would supersede them. 

The government, a monarchy 

Quite absolute in naming,. 
No legal limitation, see, 

The monarch's will restraining. 

But fav'rite usages, in truth, 
Should monarchs be infringing, 

The power — tho' seeming absolute — 
They'd surely be unhinging. 

; Tis also, know, heredit'ry, 

Whence comes no ill conclusion ; 

As other States, this seems as free 
From bloodshed and confusion. 

Established creed, the Greek we're told, 
(As seems to them the fairest,) 

Next in importance, tho' so old, 
The Catholic or Papist. 

But Jews, Mahomedans, and sects 

Of all denominations, 
Are here allowed to pour their texts 

As suits their inclinations. 

For tolerance, o'er the world, goes 
To Christians all observing, 

1 Turkish and Austrian territories. 

2 The Baltic, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Swedish 
dominions in Lapland. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 175 

That only the Almighty knows 
Who may be most deserving. 

Near fifty millions now we find 

This country's population; 
For such a tract, but trifling mind, 

Tho' great the computation. 

This spacious country is into 

Eight portions large, divided; 
In subdivisions these we'll view, 

Ha'ing towns and rivers minded. 



BALTIC PROVINCES. 

The Baltic provinces behold, 

Five governments containing, 
These shall in order, now be told, 

Each useful trait explaining. 

First, Petersburg, chief town, same name, 

(Few to perfection nearer,) 
Built piles upon, on Neva's stream, 

By the great monarch Peter. 

Nay, more observe, regarding this, 

Of all the Empire spacious, 
; T is the admired metropolis, 

Important, and capacious. 

Here an imperial palace bright, 

And many buildings stately, 
In ample streets the eye delight 

And crown its aspect fairly. 

Here other curious features bold, 

"Well merit strict description, 
As num'rous sleighs, when ice so cold, 

Lays its severe restriction. 

Who could along the Neva go, 
To view in native beauty, 



176 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Its rapid, deep, transparent flow, 
And not admire it duly. 

Its banks by noble buildings lined, 

Attracting admiration, 
Are held by every tasteful mind, 

In just appreciation. 

And from these banks may still be seen, 
(Might charm all human creatures,) 

Full many a proud majestic scene, 
Of most delightful features. 

Behold its university, 

And sev'ral institutions, 
Where goodness, and meek charity, 

Enforce their resolutions. 

And here are churches, not a few, 

For all denominations, 
(From Rome's old church, down to the new,) 

With perfect toleration. 

But lo, the noblest of these all, 

The elegant cathedral, 
Know, of Saint Peter, and Saint Paul, 

In splendour, few can equal ! 

From huts this city has been raised, 
(Now vieing with the greatest;) 

By him, whose memory shall be praised, 
In truth, till times the latest. 

But ere we close, young reader dear, 

One more short observation, 
Five hundred thousand very near, 

This City's population. 

See Cronstadt next, a fortress strong, 

A sea-port vastly noted, 
Where wealthy merchants daily throng, 

Where much is still exported. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 177 

Where, in return, is much received, 

Like tributes from the ocean, 
By which, are Russia's wants relieved, 

In liberal proportion. 

Lo ! on an isle in Finland's gulf, 

(This being a fine location,) 
Its harbour 'mid the northern surf, 

Russia's chief naval station. 

We in this province, Narva see, 

So strong, on the Naro'va, 
Then Slusselburg and Luga, we 

Find, with fam'd New-Ladoga. 

Next Finland government behold, 

Well peopled as reported, 
Ha'ing, tho' a portion very cold, 

Some towns and rivers noted. 

Lo ABO chief, a sea-port rare, 
Admired by all who glance on 't, 

Suffice it here to say 'tis fair, 
Distinguished, and important. 

Next Wiburg see, a capital, 

A sea-port fine — and, reader, 
Here stands a famous citadel, 

A very striking feature. 

And near this town as tourists say, 

A cataract still pouring, 
Improves the scene, — in grand display, 

Magnificently roaring ! 

Others of note are Wilmanstrand, 

And Fredericksham so noted, 
Tor'nea, where 's a harbour grand, 
By Laplanders resorted. 



Now revel or Esthonia, 
Demands our best attention, 



178 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Chief revel, fair et cetera, 
A port of good dimension. 

Here commerce briskly takes the lead, 
Performing even wonders; — 

Here annually two fairs succeed, 
In congregating numbers. 

On Finland's gulf 'tis seated too. 

By walls and moats defended, — 
"We cannot pay all plaudits due, — 

Our panegyric 's ended. 



See riga of Livonia, 

(Which, long by turns were claiming, 
Cold Sweden, Poland, Russia,) 

? Tis now to last pertaining. 

Behold its noted capital, 

The strong, and handsome RIGA, 
Of features bold, remarkable, 

Located on the Dwina. 

O'er the last named a floating bridge 

Is seen in pleasant seasons, 
But this, when ice intrudes its sledge, 
. Is banished, — for good reasons. 

And Dorpat here important quite, 
We must not fail to mention; 

Voluiar then famed for features bright, 
Which, also, claim attention. 

Fair courland next invites the muse, 
Where 's much that pleasure raises, 
Where fertile fields, and charming views, 
Delight, and quite amazes. 

Its noted chief town, mittau named, 
(TW much decayed or faded,) 

We find upon the Aa so famed, 
In consequence located. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 179 

Here other towns, young reader, mind, 

Unnientioned and unlauded, 
Like fallen friends, we leave behind, 

Tho' each might claim a plaudit. 



II. DIVISION. 

GREAT RUSSIA — XIX GOVERNMENTS. 

Lo, Moscow fair, of aspect such 

As ever merits favours, 
Ha'ing Orchards, Gardens, Fields where much 

Rewards industrial labours. 

Its charming chief town Moscow see, 

Upon the Mosqua seated, — 
Here Bonaparte, (read history,) 

In twelve 1 was first defeated. 

'Twas ere this epoch, grandly sized, 
(Then burned to save a nation,) 

And now rebuilt and modernized, 
Claims highest commendation. 

Zwenigorod we now descry, 

Podolsk, Kolomna famous, — 
But every town we'll not supply, 

For Russia is too spacious. 

Behold smolensko government, 

By nature kindly treated — 
Smolensk, a city eminent, 

See on the. Dnieper seated. 

And here we may Bieloi spy, 

Wiasma and Plaskina, 
Krasnoi, too, in importance high, 

And also Doukowchina. 



ploskov, fair government, our next, 
Like all the rest, we came through, 

i 1812. 



180 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Affords the muse an ample text, 
Being populous and great 1 too. 

See its fair capital, same name, 

On the Velika seated, 
Here is a castle high in fame, 

This to defend, if needed. 



To Novgorod, 2 now with the muse, 
Conveyed by fancy's breezes, 

We'll haste and sketch some novel views 
From every part that pleases. 

Its famous capital, we find, 
Having same denomination — 

On the Volkhov, so rapid mind, 
It holds its haughty station. 

This city, so remarkable 

For trade and population, 
Was thought to be impregnable, 

So strong its situation. 

But tyranny or time brought round 

Here many total changes, 
And buildings, much decayed, abound, 

The pride of former ages. 

Its population, once so great, 

(Of thousands near four hundred,) 

Is now reduced to almost eight, 3 
At which we've often wondered. 



Now olonetz shall grace our rhymes, 

A part meet for describing; 
Remarkable for lakes and mines, 

And other features striking. 

Large. 2 Novogorod — Veliki. 3 800. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 181 

petro'zavodsk\ of traits sublime. 

See on the Lake Onega; — 
Kargopol, 01one*z, so fine, 

With Sitskoi and Vytegra. 



We '11 next with due discernment, 
Glance o'er another portion, 

archangel, spacious government, 
Bound north by th' Arctic ocean. 

Its capital, archangel, we 

Find beauteously located 
Upon the Weser, near W hite sea, 

A port most highly rated. 

Ere Petersburg, that famous town 
Was planned and executed, 

This far the highest in renown, 
O'er Russia, was reputed. 

Here commerce still triumphant smiles, 

In fashion quite extensive. 
Transporting to the British Isles 

Her wares the most expensive. 

But soon her season passes o'er, 

Being annually, remember, 
From 1st July till frost, and hoar 

Concludes it in September. 

Here is Onega, also seen 

Upon the Lake Onega, 
Then Waga, Kewrol, with Mezene, 

And on White Sea, cold Megra. 



Vologda next doth notice claim, 
Like last, a famed tract forming, 

And for some striking traits, we'll name 
In all respects as charming. 
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182 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

See forests large and rivers grand, 
Where oft the wild fowl sported ; 

With lakes and much of marshy land, 
And 'tis for fine wool, noted. 

VOLOg'da, chief, ere taking leave, 
(Within a marsh full lonely,) 

On the Vologda we perceive 
Ha'ing features not uncomely. 

Here stand a castle, fortress strong, 
A famed Cathedral splendid, 

And churches where still daily throng 
Those for good works commended. 



kostro'ma now, a province fair, 
Tho' not of great extension, 

A moment claims our partial care, 
So well deserving mention. 

kostro'ma, chief,' a town of fame, 
Still by strong walls surrounded; 

See on a stream the very name, 
Near where the Volga drowns it. 



Next Nizh'nee-Nov'gorod, may we 
Behold, whose chief same name is; 

A city, an Archbishop's See, 
Which very high in fame is. 

This city is located, know, 

Near where we see united 
The O'ka's and the Volga's flow, 

A feature quite decided. 

Here we a famous castle see, 

By stone walls strong surrounded — 

Cathedrals two, where faithfully 
Are Christian laws expounded. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 181 

And convents by religion reared, 
Where sorrow's sting is blunted — 

Where mortals strive to be prepared, 
When Michael sounds the trumpet. 



Lo, VLA'dimer, fair government, 
A portion not the greatest, 

Yet fertile, and quite eminent, 
For features of the rarest. 

Here in the forests, sipping sweets, 
Are honey-bees in legions, 

Producing most delicious treats 
For those of distant regions. 

Its capital, same name, we see 

On the Kliasnia noted — 
Fain would the muse, did time agree, 

Have all its merits quoted. 
But not being now particular, 

Nor in the mood loquacious, 
We'll say, like chiefs in general, 

; Tis beautiful and spacious. 



See riazan, next government, 
(A province once of Moscow,) 

For fertile fields quite eminent, 
And other features also. 

Its chief, (once so remarkable 
For wealth, and population,) 

Same name, still quite respectable, 
On th' Occa holds its station. 



Now too'la fair, demands a glance, 

(Quite interesting, know then,) 
This tribute small, as we advance, 
With pleasure we'll bestow then. 



184 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR. 

Its name-sake chief in passing on, 
A city very charming; 

We find upon the river don, 
The fairest feature forming. 



kalou'ga next, a portion famed, 
Should with due care be treated, 

Its chief, likewise, kalouga named, 
See, on the occa seated. 



This Capital we may define, 
Of aspect truly pleasing, 

Composed of features very fine, 
Whose merit 's fast increasing. 



tyver', a noted government, 

Extremely fair and fertile, 
Deserves a mighty compliment, 

From all the sentimental. 

The soil produces, duly sown, 

All requisites of nature, 
Showing forth the goodness, ever shoivn 

To man, by the Creator. 

To crown the picture, lo, its chief, 
tyver', so great and famous, 

Appearing as in bold relief, 
Upon the Volga spacious. 

Here, commerce gaily floats along 
The streams 1 with easy motion, 

Here gallantly His carried on, 
Tho' far from sea or ocean. 



Next ja'roslav\ we hold to view, 
Another portion noted; 

1 Rivers. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 185 

For timber, and for cattle too, 
Distinguished, as reported. 

Its capital quite eminent, 

We should in terms grand, draw, 

Be'ng handsome, large, and elegant, 
And seated on the Volga. 

Here, lively commerce, we descry, 

By navigation's orders, 
Her costly pennants, waving high, 

Above the foaming waters. 

And manufactures rich and rare, 

Of various combinations, 
Are hence conveyed with precious care, 

To shine in other nations. 



koursk government, not lacking fame, 
We must observe, while roaming, 

Lo ! on Tuscara, chief, same name, 
A charming station holding. 

Bi v elgorod' see, famed for trade,' 

And also in this portion, 
KoVots'cha, where saltpetre 's made, 

Then sent beyond the ocean. 



Now fair Orel', we may discern, 
And, ere departing, know this, 

The muse a moment stops, we learn, 
Some happy traits to notice. 

orel' chief, see beside the don, 

In beauty situated, 
Bolkhoff', Eletz', see, en passant, 

Both highly estimated. 



tamboy' famed, government behold, 
Our best attention claiming, 



186 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here, parts we find, most fertile mold, 
And pastures rich, containing. 

, Lo ! fair Tamboy' its capital, 
Upon the tsna located, 
For various goods remarkable, — 
And here's Rostov' hi°;h rated. 



We now advance to voronez/ 
Which near to the Ukraine' is, 

In clime, and soil, each writer says, 
This portion like the same is. 

Its Chief, see on Voro'na stream, 
(Near where the Don receives it,) 

Possessing traits, we noble deem; — 
In beauty one perceives it. 



DIVISION III. 

LITTLE RUSSIA, IV. GOVERNMENTS. 

Ki-ev', of little Tartary, 

In other ages so grand, 
A frontier part, et cetera, 

See bordering on Poland. 

Then fair ki-ev, its capital, 
Behold we next, dear reader, 

Admired for features general, 
Located on the Dnieper. 

It is a great Archbishop's see, 
Where claiming notice fairly, 

A castle and a fortress we 
Observe in fashion stately. 

Here catacombs of great extent, 

Are seen, where princes mouldered, 

Whom tyrant death, — on mischief bent, - 
From earthly honour, shouldered. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 18' 

Kharkov' next furnishes a theme, — 

Its chief then see located 
Upon a very noted stream, 

The same denominated. 
See other towns in passing o'er, 

Akhtyr'ka, Lebedine', then, 
Where many traits we might disco'er, 

Did time permit to heed them. 

Fair tchernigov', a government, 

Likewise of note, invites us, 
Its chief same name so eminent, 

On Des'na quite delights us. 
And here 's Nezkeen', still ranking high, — 

We shall a moment glance on't, — 
Then on Novgorod — Siverskoi', 

Another town important. 



Now haste we to polta'va, which 
Shall next our page adorn, 

A part producing pastures rich, 
And in abundance corn. 

Its capital, same name, see on, 
A branch of the fair Dnieper, 

Famed for a fight in days by-gone. 
'Tween Charles, 1 and Great Peter. 

Two mighty men, young reader, know, 
Who risked their lives for glory, — 

Who oft' repelled a daring foe, — 
Whose names still blaze in story. 



DIVISION IV. 

SOUTH OR NEW RUSSIA, V. GOVERNMENTS. 

The spacious catherin v enslav\ 
A portion of distinction, 

1 Charles xn. of Sweden and Peter the Great. 



188 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

(Whose features much of beauty have,) 
Now claims our best attention. 

Its chief town, great et cetera, 

Stands where we see (naught clearer,) 

The Kiltzin and the Samara, 
Uniting with the Dnieper. 

And Taganrog' must here be named, 
Which an important port is, 

Still for its commerce, highly famed; 
This too a mighty fort is. 



To famed kherson', the muse directs, 
Being, though not very spacious, 

Important, and in all respects, 
A government quite famous. 

Its chief, same name, we may descry, 
Likewise upon the Dnieper; 

For dock and buildings ranking high, 
None here to merit nearer. 

Nor shall Odes'sa now be waived, 
On the Black sea located, — 

Nor Oczakow', (tho' much decayed,) 
Being once so highly rated. 



Next see crime'a, (tau'rida 

Of late denominated,) 
Of varied face et cetera, 

North of Black sea located. 

This portion truly eminent, 

Innumerable changes 
Or names and masters underwent, 
We find, in latter ages. 

Its capital Symphe'ropol, 

On Black sea holds its station, 

But lo ! the great Sebast'opol, 
Arresting admiration! 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 189 

This city, so delightful, sure 

Has traits the most commanding — 

Its harbour spacious, and secure, 
The world's applause demanding. 

This harbour great, the Russian fleets 

Might all contain if needed, — 
The traveller ne'er a finer meets, — 

By none is it exceeded. 

Lo Caffa or Theodosia, 

On Black sea situated, — 
The largest town in Taurida, 

The same is estimated. 

Here horses fine and leather too, 

The grandest exports form, 
With female slaves, oft fair to view, 

And furs, and lambskins warm. 

To Nor-Nor-East of last we view, 

Kertch 1 in importance not less, 
A famous port on Black sea, too, 

And a commanding; fortress. 



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The celebrated Prekop 2 see, 

Upon the isthmus seated; 
Its fairest features here shall be 

With due attention treated. 

A trench o'er th' isthmus, deep and long, 
A Bridge, to save from drowning, — 

A vaulted gate, both large and strong; 
Behold its aspect crowning. 

And many other features bright, 

Of interest to amaze us, 
In Prekop might we bring to light, 

Did time's strong pinion spare us. 

1 Full sixty miles. 2 Perecop on the isthmus of Perecop. 
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190 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next portion besarabia, 

Of rather wild complexion, — 

With Turkish parts et cetera, 
We'll hold this to inspection. 

Last government don-cossacks termed, 

See north of Don located, 
cherkask' here chief may be discerned 

Upon said river pla-ced. 

Regarding this no more we'll say 
But see us westward glancing, 

And towards the Baltic far away, 
With giant strides advancing. 



DIVISION VIII. 

WEST RUSSIA — VIII. GOVERNMENTS. 

Fair wil'na first attracts the gaze, 

Being finely situated. 
Here wilna chief elicits praise, 

On Vilia located. 

A University quite grand, 

And churches honoured greatly; 

Here, with a royal palace stand, 
All beautiful and stately. 

Now haste we to the government 
Of grod'no, where we see then, 

Its namesake chief so eminent, 
Located on the Niemen. 



MINSK government now properly, 

The willing muse engages, 
Whose traits depicted happily, 

Might decorate e'en pages. 

Minsk, chief town, here observe we then, 
On Bereze'na seated, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 191 

A fatal stream to Frenchmen, when 
From Moscow they retreated. 

This, not the least of capitals, 

Has many features charming, 
Lo, two important citadels, 

To foemen oft alarming. 

Vitepsk' at large, behold the muse, 

Her coup-d'-oeil casting over, 
Whose level-face, one partly views, 

O'er-grown with forests sombre. 

vitepsk' walled city, capital, 

Upon the Dwina, note we, 
Regarding which, the French might tell, 

Ferhaps a doleful story. 

Here, also, see Polotsk' so strong, 
Near which, said powers engaging, 

Were fought some battles, fierce and long, 
Revenge on all sides raging, — 

Ambition, proudest in the throng, 
G-rim death himself e'en daring;. 



mohi'lev see, whose chief, same name, 

On Dnieper 's situated, 
Here stand a castle high in fame, 

And churches celebrated. 

Here commerce large, is carried on, 
With Memel, 'Riga, Dantzic; 

By means of rivers wide, and long, 
Which reach the broad Atlantic. 



Now to yolhi'nia, the muse 
Has, with precision altered, 

A portion fair, of fertile views, 
And by fine rivers watered. 



192 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

On its chief town, fair Zhitomeer', 
We'll now bestow a short glance, 

Astrog', and Kre^menets' appear, 
With more of high importance. 

In Ber'ditschev\ an image, we 

Find of the Virgin holy, — 
Preserved long in a Friary, 

Thro' pure religion solely. 

podo'lia so eminent, 

A province once of Poland; 

See now, a Russian government, 
One minute let us roam on't. 

Chief town of this fair government, 
Observe, to fame, none dearer, 

kami'nietz v so elegant, 
Located on the Dnieper. 

Here stands a castle proud in strength, 

Which oft resisted nobly, 
But tyrant foes prevailed at length, 

And laid its honours lowly. 

bi'alystock, a portion small, 

Of some consideration, 
(Which part, we might still Polish call,) 

Demands an observation. 

The chief town of this territory, 

The same denominated, 
On the Biala handsomely, 

We may perceive located. 



DIVISION VI. 

KINGDOM OF KAZAN, VIII. GOVERNMENTS. 

Behold the muse, (far from the west,) 



A sudden transit making, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 193 

To'ards famed kazan', there soon to rest, 
Whilst some new sketches taking. 

This was a kingdom formerly, 

Now from that rank degraded; 
For Russian wars and policy, 

A government has made it. 

Know many streams remarkable, 

This famous portion water; 
And its important capital, 

Ranks in the highest order. 

Here buildings bold arrest the 

(Of sacred ones a number,) 
And manufactures rating high, 

And various to a wonder. 



eye, 



Here traffic with alacrity, 
Commodities exchanges, 

And by strict rules of probity, 
Commercial laws arranges. 

VIATKA north of last named part, 
Behold of good extension, 

Owing more to nature, than to art, 
Yet claiming much attention. 

VIATKA chief we may descry, 

On the viatka seated; 
Its grandest trait a castle high, 

The rest we leave unheeded. 



We now the government of perm, 

Near Asia situated, 
In good extension may discern, 

A portion highly rated. 

Lo perm chief a town of fame, 
Which the fair KAMA waters, 



194 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Where Ze r gochek'ha joins the same, 
Improving these wild quarters. 

We also in this government, 
Located near a mountain; 

See Catharinburg quite eminent, 
Near th' Iset's source or fountain. 

The chief Si-be-ri-an gold mines, 
Near this their treasures pour forth; 

And many found'ries, here, one finds, 
Of Copper bright, and so forth. 



Obedient to the muse's call, — 

As pupil, to the teacher; 
Simbirsk' we'll view, a part, near all, 

Of coarse and barren feature. 

Its chief, Simbirsk', important see, 
Upon the Volga, fair stream, — 

Here also Strawropol' find we, 

Which some a town of fame deem. 



To pen'za little government, 
Behold us now transported, 

Where (each in its own element,) 
Wild birds, and beasts have sported. 

But hence depart, we may not till 
Its chief town fair perceiving, 

Same name on Sura, where this still, 
The Penza stream 's receiving. 



DIVISION VII. 

KINGDOM OF ASTRAKHAN — III. GOVERNMENTS. 

We now proceed to astracan', 
There in our choicest metre, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 195 

To specify and duly scan, 
Each most decided feature. 

First see the volga, claiming care, 

Of many mouths and so forth, 
Which from the mountains of Tyver', 

Doth in proud grandeur flow forth. 

Next, lo an isle by branches fair, 

Of this said river formed, 
Then astrakhan' located there, 

By which the isle 's adorned. 

This isle, and city stand where 's seen, 

' (Its foaming spray upsoaring,) 
The Volga's flood in silvery sheen, 
Into the Caspian pouring. 

Here might the true romantic glance, 

In rapture quite exciting, — 
Here Naiades might ever dance, 

To music so delighting. 

Here numerous churches, we descry, 

For all denominations, — 
A Hindoo temple meets the eye, 

For Pagan congregations. 

See in this city, walled around, 

A fortress for securing, 
Its rights, (should martial trumpets sound 

Proclaim a foe intruding.) 

Here commerce proudly moves along, 

Quite mistress of the oceans, 
Traversing currents deep and strong, 

And reaching different portions. 

For every branch, from Volga's rill, 

To tribute streams of beauty, 
Subservient to commerce still, 

Performs adroit its duty. 



196 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The government of Saratov' 
O'er which we mean to wander, 

See finely stretched on each side of 
The Volga, in its grandeur. 

Its chief same name may be descried, 
The Volga's noble stream, near, 

Located on a mountain's side, — 
Volsk next in fame, is seen here. 

See o'renburg', of Asia, 

To Europe tho' pertaining, 
Of aspect wild, et cetera, 

And cold beyond comparing. 

Its chief, uralsk', (once Yaitsk 'tis said,) 
On the Ou'ral stream located, 

For some few traits, and lively trade, 
Is justly celebrated. 

The natives U'ral-Cos'sacks styled, 
Increase their coffers greatly, 

By fishing in these waters wild, 
Being slaves to commerce fairly. 

Now 0'renburg A claims notice high, 
Important, rather spacious, — 

Here we a fortress strong espy, 
With many features famous. 



KINGDOM OF POLAND. 

Our bearings changed, we now shall view, 

Still by the muse directed, 
That part of Poland, which into 

A kingdom was erected. 

But this we find not as of old, 

When all its parts united, 
Were ruled by monarchs brave and bold, 

Ere war's disasters blighted; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 197 

Ere usurpation's griping claw, 

With bloody fang invaded; 
(Forgetting quite the sov'reign law, 

Of Him who all created.') 

Ere tyrant powers combined to quell, 

Intent on depredation, — 
Ere the brave Cosciusco fell, 

With more, who'd save their nation. 

Its portions large, in fertile pride, 

Ambition wild and gory, 
Resolved to conquer and divide, — 

We sigh o'er Poland's story! 

Then conquered was this country fair, 

Poles driven to desperation, — 
And Russia ha'ing the lion's share, 

Holds this a conquered nation. 

These few sad desultory lines, 

But ill depict their woes, and 
Long-suffering, caused by tyrant crimes, — 

Alas! for conquered Poland! 

Rut reader still with feelings true, 
To this, — now sorrow's own land, — 

Read hist'ry, there its warriors view, 
Then weep for conquered Poland. 



Ere yet we fairly pass o'er this 
Small kingdom, gentle readers, 

Observe its great metropolis, 
Of most distinguished features. 

Fam'cl war'saw, on the yis'tula, 
See gracefully reclining, 

Of aspect fair, et cetera, 
And of extent surprising. 

Here structures super-elegant, 
And churches claim loud praises, 



198 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

With palaces magnificent, 
Whose beauty quite amazes. 

This city ever nobly high, 

E'en after all dire changes, 
Deserves our plaudits whilst the eye 

O'er each fine feature ranges. 

We'll now its manufactures find, 
(On each, in turn, then glancing,) 

Rich, various, and useful, mind, 
Its merit much enhancing. 

Here traffic boldly holds its ground, 
Exchanging, and importing, — 

Here merchants shrewd are daily found, 
Commercial pomp disporting. 

Here two great fairs are annu'lly 
Held, each three weeks or over, 

Where, congregated happily, 
Are merchant, sot, and rover; 

Keen mountebank, and gentleman, — 
Wild child of dissipation, — 

Sly gambler, who oft lost and won, — 
All seeking recreation. 

And pleased with such variety, 
Each, when the scene is over, 

Desiring e'en satiety, 
Here, longer fain would hover. 

We now approach its suburbs fine, 
One named or termed Kra'ka, 

Which well deserves a lauding line; 
Nor less in fame, is Pra'ga. 

How would we paint, ere yet we'd pass, 
Its beauty and extension, — 

But lo! dear friends, the scythe, and glass 
Diverting our attention. - 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 199 
POLAND, — CONTINUED. 

Now ka'liscii, fair Palatinate, 

We hold to observation, 
Where find we its chief city great, 

Of same denomination. 

Walls and morasses hem it round, — 

Here num'rous churches holy, 
With colleges and schools are found, 

And structures more, reared nobly. 

To lu'blin next we shall proceed, 
Whose chief same name located, 

On Bis'tricz stream, should be, indeed, 
AVith care delineated. 



Lo, this important capital, 
A Bishop's see, where find we 

A celebrated citadel, 

And other buildings sightly. 

Here three great fairs are annually, 
("Each one full month outholding,) 

Where rich and poor, and cheap and dear, 
Brisk traffic ; s still unfolding. 

Here Germans, Turks, and Russians rude, 
In wondrous groups assembling, 

Increase the mighty multitude, — 
A living sea resembling. 

Then buying, selling, gambling, too — 
All sorts of monstrous cheating 

Are practised here, and entre-nous, 
Like Donnj^brook, 1 some beating. 

Ere passing quite from Russia, 

This country so capacious, 
We'll notice fair cauca'sia, 

A territory famous. 

1 See Irish Fair, &c. 



200 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Between the Don and the Kuban', 
(A fair, tho' wild locatioD,) 

And 'tween seas Black and Cas'pian, 
Behold this curious nation. 

This, fertile, mild, et cetera, 
We find by nature's sanction, 

Extending quite to Geor'gia, 
In liberal expansion. 



Of ASIATIC RUSSIA, 

Another tract behold we, 
The much admired circa' sia, 
Oft eulogized in story. 

Nor well defined its boundaries, 

Suffice it, then, to mention, 
'Tween Asoph, Black, and Cas'pian seas, 

It lies in good extension. 

Behold Circa'sia's sons so brave, 

Whom danger ne'er alarms, 
Whom life and liberty to save, 

Bright courage strongly arms. 

But to depict its daughters fair, 

Proverbial for beauty — 
So delicate, of style so rare; 

Description waives the duty. 



Lo, daghestan', 'tween Cas'pian 
And that great chain of mountains, 

Designated Cauca'sian, — 

Where spring up many fountains. 

This portion which doth fertile seem, 

And fit for cultivation, 
Might with most useful products teem. 

If ruled by civilization. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 201 

The natives of this last named place, 

(Like all in such locations,) 
A warlike, daring, hardy race, 

We find or all occasions. 

Whene'er usurping foes intrude 

On these wild parts extensive, 
Full valiantly these natives rude, 

Display the bold defensive. 

In th' art of war, these seem well skilled, 
(That art by some applauded — 

That art by which, are thousands killed, 
In fashion highly lauded.) 

And necessary in th' extreme, 

Is even mars' vocation, 
"When justice' self, her rights would screen. 

From prowling usurpation. 

But to the subject once again, 
Digression now shall waived be — 

A few remarks we'll make, and then 
A final leave shall take we. 

A nominal authority 

Has Russia o'er this portiou; 
Unchecking aught, their policy 

Or habits, we've a notion. 

Full sovereignty, long Russia's aim, 
O'er these extensive quarters — 

But unacknowledged is the claim 
By patriotism's orders. 



Ere yet the muse her exit make, 
See on a shore oft stated, 

That of the Caspian sea or lake, 
Derbent' in strength located. 

This town, so great in days of old, 
As found in hist'ry's pages, 



202 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Still quite important we behold, 
Tho' many were its changes; 

On Caspian Tar'ki, proud and bold, 
Sees also, him who ranges. 

Meantime we'll bid a long good-bye 

To the Caucasian regions, 
Where varied scenes attract the eye, 

Through all the passing seasons. 

Regarding its chief ports, we see 
(Commencing north, in order,) 

Archangel seated on White Sea, 
Onega on its border. 

U'leaburg, A'bo ; Vy'burg, too, 

Petersburg on the Ne'va, 
Famed Cron'stadt, Nar'va, 'n Baltic view, 

With Be'vel and strong Bi'ga. 

Odes'sa next, and A'kerman, 

Kherson' ha'ing much of beauty, 

Sebas'topol, (all Black Sea on, 
W T ith Cana,) claim our duty. 

Strong Pre'cop on the Isthmus, we 

Must pass not unadmiring, 
Nor Taganrog' on Azoph's sea, 

But lo, the muse retiring ! 

From port to port quite circular, 
Ha'ing made her transit duly, 

Like geographers in general, 
Who note the fairest truly. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, AND CURIOSITIES 
NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL. 

Still o'er new scenes inclined to glance, 
We'll now in illustration, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 203 

Note Climate, soil, and vast expanse, 
Of this important nation. 

The climate towards the southern part. 

Quite temp' rate and serene is, 
But it, forever, in the north, 

Intensely cold and drear is. 

Yet even here, the summer rays 

Exceed imagination, 
Being chiefly owing to the days' 

Extreme length of duration. 

The longest day in Russia's south 

(By every truthful author,) 
Is fifteen hours, or thereabout, — 

Why, many add a quarter. 

But in the north, so cold and keen, 
(The contrast ever strikes one,) 

In summer, Sol is ever seen 

Two months, above th' horizou. 

The pleasing mildness of the Spring, 

Ne'er here gives consolation, 
Yet snow and heat still duly bring 

Forth rapid vegetation. 

No Autumn here, (they cannot boast 

Variety of seasons,) 
Summer and Winter, two at most, 

Adjust the calculation. 

This country's general aspect seems 

A stretch of plains extensive, 
Of forests, lakes, and marshy scenes, 

To tasteful eyes offensive. 

But, like to every gen'ral rule, 

It has its grand exceptions, 
Regarding clime, from hot to cool, — 

Now to its few perfections. 



204 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OB, 

Crirne'a and Livo'nia, 

The great plans of the Dnie'per, 
And of the Don, et cetera, 

Reward the toilsome reaper. 

Here Barley, Rye, and other grain 
Appear a rich production, — 

But in the northern parts again, 
We find a sad reduction. 

And lest to friends we should appear 

O'er negligent or stupid, 
We'll now distinctly mention here, 

Each species of quadruped. 

Fine Horses, Horned Cattle or Kine, 
With Reindeer most delightful, 

Likewise Sheep, Goats, and lusty Swine, 
Now to the wild or frightful. 

Hyenas, prowling Wolves, and Bears, 
With many cunning Foxes, 

Lynxes, Ermines, timid Flares, 
Large Bisons or wild Oxes. 

The Caspian fisheries afford, 

Most valuable portions, 
Some to supply at home the board, 

Some to send o'er the oceans. 

The Volga, and the streams around, 
Their ample stores still render, 

Here all the seas with fish abound, 
Bright, beautiful, and tender. 

Best Sturgeon, Salmon, meet the eye, 
Some beasts of many cubits, — 

But these we must not classify, 
With the above quadrupeds. 

The Russian fowls resemble those 
Of all the northern regions, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 205 

As Thrushes, Pigeons, Woodcocks, Crows, 
With Ducks, and mighty Eagles; 

And others forming handsome shows. 
Appearing in full legions. 

The manufactures state was low, 

But now 'tis fast improving, — 
Still in progression rather slow, 

Like all large bodies moving. 

Russia's chief commerce now, indeed, 

Consists in the exporting 
Of Iron, Tallow, Flax, Flaxseed, 

And Furs, for winter robing; 

Silk, Sailcloth, Leather, Fish-Oil, Fins, 
Hemp, Honey, Wax, and Timber, 

Pitch, Mats, Tin, Potash, — various skins, 
Bright, polished, light, and limber. 

Their imports chiefly cotton fine, 
Goods woollen, for cold seasons, — 

Tea, Sugar, Coffee, Fruit, and Wine; 
These fav' rites of all regions. 



CURIOSITIES, ETC. 

Few natural curiosities 

The Museum adorn, — 
The greatest of their prodigies, 

A wondrous Unicorn. 

This from the earth in days of yore, 
Was dug, — indeed no blunder, — 

And will be kept till time 's no more, 
Or people cease to wonder. 

It still retains, — astonishment! 

As when upon the prairie, 
Its principal embellishment; 

The skin uninjured fairly. 

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206 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here others artificial are, 

(This Russia's history mentions,) 
Stupendous works of many a Czar, 

Which prove their good intentions. 

Lo, grand canals by Peter made, 
Through wishes great and hopeful, 

In his empire to forward trade, — 
Like all his projects noble. 

One more, we'll name, that nonpareil, 
(Others may seem more charming,) 

Why, Moscow's e'er unequalled bell, 
The wondrous, the alarming. 



STATE OF EDUCATION, AND GENERAL CHARACTER. 

Now, apropos, ere passing o'er, 

We'll in elucidation, 
Impart some hints, regarding lore, 

Or state of education. 

The sciences were little known, 

Till Peter-great ascended, 
And reigned upon the Russian throne; 

In style to be commended. 

Then brightened he his vast empire, 

By classic education; 
For in his bosom glowed the fire, 

Of noble emulation. 

He, by so loving the fine arts, 

Gave, in his own example, 
To men of wit, and brilliant parts, 

A most inviting sample ! 

This monarch of magnificence, 

Not only the courageous, 
Rewarded with munificence; 

But every worthy genius. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 207 

Soon was a university, 

And (in most distant quarters,) 
Full many a school, established by 

The royal patron's orders. 

The great design thus well begun, 
(But far from being completed,) 

This monarch was, — his glass beiug run, — 
To Heaven, we hope, translated. 

Know, this great man's successors, too, 

Have brought in imitation, 
With rapid strides, refinement through 

This once untutored nation. 

Tho' many universities 

In Russia now 're established, 
And in their high academies, 

Professors of the ablest; 

Yet, still appears each clown or boor, 

(A term of degradation,) 
Regarding sciences, obscure, 

And lacking information. 

And all seem much addicted to 

Extraordinary portions, 
Of spirituous liquors, through, 

Most weak, or vicious notions. 

But in the grand imperial court, 

The great folks, still refining, 
Make polished manners now their forte, 

In learned lustre shining! 

Like Norway's, here the humbler grades, 

(Economy this sanctions,) 
Are quite expert at all the trades, 

That suit their lowly mansions. ' 

But oh ! how painful to the serf, 
His state, as still remaining; 



!08 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Each Noble, urged by tyrant-self, 
A monstrous right still claiming, 

O'er e'en their persons, as their pelf; — 
And proudly this maintaining. 

How hard that men like beasts of prey, 
Should from the weaker portion, 

Their scanty spoils still bear away, 
To sate ambitious notion. 

But to the subject once again, 

Digression oft but teases, 
And judging, — ever deemed a sin, — 

Most commonly displeases. 

The Russians are well built, robust, 

And of a fair complexion ; 
But to each general rule, there must 

Be ever an exception. 

Then next, regarding the costume, 
One sentence more ere closing, — 

Tho' all conceive us, we presume, 
Too long o'er trifles prosing. 

Long sheep-skin coats, wool turned in, 
Much warmth indeed affording, 

(The mode reversed of Bryan O'Lynn, 1 ) 
The peasant's style of clothing. 

But Ladies fair, and noble Sirs, 
(As suits the climate's bearings,) 

Invest themselves in charming furs, 
And other costly wearings. 



FRANCE. 

How ! charming seems our present lot, 
To view this polished nation, 

1 See old ballad. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 209 

Which some conceive the dearest spot, 
Adorning the creation ! 

France, anciently, as we have learned, 
(Young readers should the same see,) 

Was Gallia — -Transalpina termed; — 
All other names shall waived be. 

Behold this, on the north-west bound 
By th' English Channel famous, — ' 

East, Switzerland and Pied'mont 2 \s found, 
With Germany so spacious. 

On west, one, Bay of Biscay, sees, 
(Which is the coast of Spain on,) 

Then south, the lofty Pyrenees, 
Likewise the Mediterranean. 

This state is seen by glancing on 

North Latitude, located, 
' Tween forty-two ° and fifty-one , — 

Degrees alone are stated. 

Regarding next its longitude, 

Four west, eight east, confine it, — 

We boast not of exactitude, 
As minutes are unminded. 

Next may observe we, France is found, 

(Nor seems it formed queerly,) 
In length and breadth, hut not around, 

Six hundred miles, or nearly. 

The Popish doctrines, as of yore, 
Each state divine still preaches; 

But every sect may freely pour, 
What tender conscience teaches. 

This people gen'rous and polite, 

Permit Jews, Turks, and Heathens, — 

1 And on the north-east by Belgium. 

2 Pr. Peed-mong. 



210 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

All seem to claim an equal right, 
E'en Atheists and vile Pagans. 

But change we must, this theme divine, 

Unfurthering information, 
And choose a subject less sublime — 

The government of the nation. 



Their mode, or rule political, 

We find by observations, 
Had been aristocratical; 

But by some alterations, 
Became at length Monarchical; 

With many limitations. 

Resembling th' outline general 

Of England's legislature, 
'Tis found, but less particular, 

In every private feature. 

Like low'r and upper house one sees, 
In France, its splendid chambers; 

One for, of course, their deputies; 
One for their titled neighbours. 

And next, the monarch's title see, 

Well meriting attention — 
His most Catholic Majesty," 

The finest we can mention. 

Our muse discarding policy, 

Removes from courtly danger, — 

To pomp and th' aristocracy 
Being happily a stranger. 

But mindful of each duty, we 

Must in continuation, 
Add, France holds millions thirty-three, 

A charming population. 

This country had been certainly, 
In former days divided 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. '211 

Into great portions, thirty-three, 

In which 'twas all compris-ed. 
These did they alter and refix, 

(Some likeness still retaining,) 
Into departments eighty-six, 

As such they 're still remaining. 
Now these we leave unclogged by rhyme, 

(Unwilling aught to change them j 
And ha'ing no gout French names to chime ) 

As others have arranged them. 



PRINCIPAL SEAPORTS, CHIEF CITIES, ETC. 

Know, Dun'kirk, Cal v ais, and Boulogue', 

Dieppe', Fecamp', and Hav're, 
Har v fleur', Bar^fleur', too, (which as shown, 

Have scarcely now a harbour.) 
Cherbourg', St. Ma'lo, Brieux', well krrown. 

Tre v guier', Mor v laix', all fam'd high, 
With Pol, or St. Paul-de-Le x on', 

On the English Channel fair, lie. 
Lo, on the great Atlantic Brest, 

In beauty of location, 
Superior to all the rest, 

And the chief naval station. 
Quim N per', LoVient', and Qui x beron', 

Yannes, Nantes, Paim^boeuf , high rated, 
Bochelle', Roche v forte', too, may be shown, 

On Biscay's Bay located. 
But chief in this said quarter, lo, 

For ages long quite famous, 
The celebrated large Bour v deaux'/ 

So fair, so safe, so spacious. 
Ba^yonne', a port and city fair, 

Here merits our attention, 

1 Pronounced Bor do. 



212 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Whose fortress strong, Cathedral rare, 
Claim honourable mention. 

Next, Per v pig^nan' se,e, and Nar v bonne', 

' On Mediterranean pla-ced, 
Then great Marseilles', and strong Toulon', 
Fre'jus, An'tibes, 1 so fa-med. 

Here many more, possessing much 
Of art and nature's beauties, 

Are seen, at which we may not touch ; 
So various are our duties. 



First, paris, the metropolis, 

Must be delineated ; 
A city large and populous, 

Upon the Seine located. 

About one million, long ago, 
' Had been its population, 
Now, very much, the census, know, 
Exceeds that computation. 

This city is, (we must contrive, 
Facts to have duly stated,) 

Two hundred miles and twenty-five, 
From London situated. 

How splendid ! how magnificent ! 

Appears each public building ; 
Where art, in each embellishment, 

Is to bright fancy yielding. 

Strange may it seem to some, indeed, 
(Altho* by many granted,) 

That this should very far exceed 
Great London, the much vaunted. 

The palace of the Tuil'leries, 
The Luxemburg, the Lou'vre, 



Pr. An'teeb. 2 Pr. Twii'leries. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 213 

See, in their quaint sublimities; 
Each a superb chef d'ceuvre. 

The latter a reposit'ry 

For works of taste and fame is — 
And claiming notice equally, 

The Church of Notre Dame is. 

Another fact we must report, 

(Nor say it going too far is,) 
That high perfection keeps her court 

In this delightful Paris. 

And know, who would in arts excel, 

Or polished education. 
Must, for a certain period, dwell 

Within her limitation. 

When in the circle of the fine, 

One like a brilliant star is, 
All whisper of this maid divine, 

Pray has she been in Paris? 

The travelled scholar quite sublime, 

When fixing our regard is, 
Naught \s heard but this harmonious chime, 

Sure he has been in Paris. 

When next appears the polished beau, 

Whose air attracting all is, 
These accents simultaneous flow — 

He 's just returned from Paris. 

When stately struts with grace and tact, 

The man who great in war is, 
All gravely hint this solemn fact — 

Long he has been in Paris. 

When one e'en bully-like, intrudes, 

Who much inclined to dare is, 
None shrink, but say, such attitudes 

Are practised much in Paris. 
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214 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

When in his char'ot, seated high, 
One just resembling Mars is, 

The ladies all, in raptures cry, 
He must have been in Paris. 

When chanting forth his pensive lines, 
The love-lorn modern bard is, 

All say, admiring his sweet chimes, 
The youth has been in Paris. 

When giggling comes a flippant Miss, 

With nous and vous and parlez ; 
Each fond mamma declares it bliss, 

To spend some time in Paris. 
Tho' high and low, tho' belle and beau, 

Did grant with one accord this, 
To make a paradise below, 

Of this enchanting Paris. 
Yet our intention is to roam, 

And lest delays should mar this, 
We shall no longer make our home, 

Of this celestial Paris. 



Other great cities are Rou v en', T 

Montpel'lier\ Nismes, 2 — and Tours; 3 

Important too are Brest, Lyons', 4 

Toulouse', Bordeaux', 5 and Strasbourg. 6 

Marseilles', Tou v lon', Nantes, Lille or Lisle, 

Each, beautiful and large is, 
But can't approach the dazzling style, 

Of the unrivalled Paris. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTION, FACE OP THE COUN- 
TRY, CURIOSITIES, ANTIQUITIES, ETC. 

This country's climate, in the south, 
And central parts exclusive, 

1 Pr. Rou-ong'. 2 Pr. Neem. 4 Pr. Ly-ong. 
5 Pr. Bor-do'. 3 Pr. Toor. 6 Pr. Stras-boor'. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 215 

Is pure and mild; — beyond a doubt, 
To strength and health conducive. — 

The cold and heat here ever seem, 

(Each in its proper season,) 
Approaching nearer to extreme, 

Than in the British region. 

France truly is, regarding soil, 

The finest of all countries, 
Producing corn, best wine, and oil; — 

Of other products sundries; 

As, vegetables, seeds, and fruits, 

(Here nature never pauses,) 
And most delicious herbs and roots, 

For salads, soups, and sauces. 

And as regards their dainty wines, 
Brought to such high perfection, 

Some who have roamed o'er foreign climes, 
Assert, there's no exception. 

And here are beasts of divers sorts, 
For instance horses, cows grand, 

Sheep, and of bounding mountain-goats, 
Full many a browzing thousand. 

Besides th' above, in France one finds 
Wolves, bears, and hogs affrighting, — 

And serpents too, of various kinds,. 
With poisoned movements, writhing. 

France has within its large confines, 
(In some parts quite abounding,) 

Extensive gold and silver mines, — 
Stores precious, and sweet-sounding. 

Chief minerals are iron, coal, 

Less brilliant on occasions, — 
Yet far more useful on the whole, 

For many preparations. 



216 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But never has it been made known, 
(Perhaps 'twere e'en neglected,) 

That France produced a precious stone, 
The Turquoise just excepted. 

Chief manufactures of this place, 
Bright hardware, porcelain, paper, 

Silks, woollens, cottons, linens, lace, — 
Unrivalled quite the same are. 

Its commerce once extending far, 
Was marred completely during 

The revo-lu-tion-ary war, — 
But since 'tis fast improving. 

Again its stately ships are found, 

Majestically moving; — 
Beyond th' expansive seas around, 

Its benefits diffusing. 

Chief exports th' articles described, 

"With many pretty trifles, 
In making which, (by none denied,) 

The French all people rivals. 

To importation little 's owed, 

Unaided by the ocean, 
Both Art and Nature have bestowed, 

On France, a goodly portion. 

This country has, in general, 
A smooth, and level aspect; 

Yet much we find dissimilar, 
Contrasted in the prospect. 

Lo ! mounts, which separate it from 
Each fair surrounding country; 

Here repetition, if not long, 
May serve to aid the mem'ry. 

France, with the Alps and Pyrenees, 
Has many a lofty mountain, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 217 

West of the Rhone, lo the Cevennes ; 
The Voges near Rhine is found then. 

The Jura mount near Switzerland, 

Is proudly situated ; 
Others may tell, of strictness fond, 

How high they're elevated. 

Quite o'er one eighth of France behold, 

A giant vegetation, 
Of forests, woods, immense, (and old, 

Perhaps, as the Creation.) 

The fair canals, here shall we name, 

As o'er the surface glancing; . 
Possessing beauty, much their fame 

For usefulness, enhancing. 

The chief of these, is Languedoc's, 
Which, from the Mediterranean, 

Unto the great Atlantic, opes 
A grand communication. 

Next find we, that of Burgundy, 

Which Loire, to Soane is joining; — 
Those of Briare, and Orleans see, 

The Loire to Seine uniting. 
And, gentle reader, bear in mind, 

Tho' France is duly watered; 
No Lakes important, here we find, 

Thus hath kind nature ordered. 
But, two, 1 quite curiosities, 

(Still classified as nature's,) 
We'll note, when other prodigies, 

Demand our willing labours. 



French wonderful antiquities, 
Which all high writers mention, 

1 Lakes of astonishing properties. 



!18 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And native curiosities 
Elicit next attention. 

But many of their Antiques are, 

Of date so very ancient, 
That now, a few more modern far, 

We'll show our readers patient. 

Here many splendid vestiges, 

Of Roman Architecture, 
As Temples, Towers, Palaces, 

Delight the shrewd inspector. 

Here oft the eye is wonder-bound, 

On Ampitheatres gazing, 
Here, curious aqueducts are found, 

As useful as amazing. 

Remains of Camps are also found ; 

And grand triumphal arches, 
Where marched the victor laurel-crowned, 

Where now the Poet marches. 

Here many stately ornaments, 

Recorded long in story, 
Remain still as true monuments, 

Of ancient power and glory. 

Omitting many made sublime, 
By talents the most shining, 

The muse shall note a few meantime, 
Of nature's own designing. 

In Foix there is a Cavern, 

Sufficient for containing, 
(E'en like a spacious Tavern,) 

Two thousand, how amazing! 

What wonderful capacity! 

In this Saloon of nature, — 
O'er France no curiosity 

Appears a grander feature. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 219 

Next find we, as o'er rapidly. 

The Pyrenees we wander, 
The famed cascade of Gavernee, 

In all its noisy grandeur. 

Twelve hundred feet and sixty-six, 

Its height, (still our intention, 
If possible always to fix, 

On the exact dimension.) 

The fountain of Vancluse, it seems, 

(By Petrarch celebrated,) 
Presents a number of small streams, 

'Neath rocks originated. 

And gentle reader know 'tis said, 
That at each Spring's revolving, 

These streams become a vast Cascade, 
Caused by the snow's dissolving. 

A Lake near Al'legre is found, 

Full curious to mention; 
Which mortal man could never sound, 

E'en were it his intention. 

And at La Besse another 's shown, 
(This may appear a blunder,) 
Which makes, if one cast in a stone, 
A noise like roaring thunder. 

Full many more might France present, 

Stupendous and amazing, — 
But longer rest we not content, 

On wonders idly gazing. 



DRESS, LITERATURE, MEN OF LEARNING. 

Fatigued of land and water, next, 
New scenes may quite relieve us. 

We'll hold to view a charming text, 
Their dresses which so please us. 



220 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But these such various forms assume, 
Through every passing season, 

We can't describe the true costume, 
Of this accomplished region. 

Here fashion leads all by the hand, 
The splendid court e'en reaching; 

And trips in triumph o'er the land, 
Her mighty laws still preaching. 

Oft varies she, th' extensive code, — 
Full many acts repealing; — 

As oft her laws of a-la-mode, 
We find her finger sealing. 

Then Kobe, and Ycst, Peruke, and Queue, 
Must yield to transformation, — 

All, All must have, e'en to the shoe, 
Some novel decoration ! 

To aid kind nature here, we say, 

Appears a moral duty ; 
Then piously on mortal clay, 

They heap redundant beauty. 

Perhaps they copy the sublime, — 

Sol's annual rotation, — 
For as he enters every sign, 

They make some alteration ! 

These we admire, tho' differing so 
From Byron's " Prince of Princes, 

Without alloy of fop or beau," 1 
And tho' this trait evinces 

The major part, in silly show ; 
Through fashion's vain pretences. 

So natural 's to every grade 

This taste (shall we say weakness ?) 

That it prevails in varied shade, 
From pomp, to rural neatness. 

1 See Don Juan. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 221 

One trifling tribute, now we may, 

(A just, if not a rare one,) 
Whilst still in France, with candour pay 

To every charming fair one. 

Each from the toilet, fully rouged, 
Full dressed, perfumed, and airy, 

Appears as if, in happy mood, 
Touched by some kindred fairy. 

FRANCE, when in calm prosperity 

Remained the constitution, 
Had many a university; 

Which in the Revolution, 
Quite suffered by this anarchy, 

Or general confusion. 

For in that fearful period 

Of war and desolation, 
False power destroyed all morals good, 

Bright parts, and education. 

When all seemed like a maddened crew, 

To spurn the great Creator, 
And act in opposition to 

The laws of human nature. 

In these sad times, the humbler grades 

Were totally neglected, 
Regarding lore, e'en useful trades 

Were vainly disrespected. 

But learning now, in every sphere, 

Is making grand advances, 
And th' humble, e'en, are versed, we hear, 

In necessary branches. 

Here are fine universities, 

W^hose system ; s still affording 
Instruction bright, to those who fix 

On sciences exploring. 



222 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

In former days, Racine, Corneille, 
Ha'ing talents bright bestowed them ; 

As tragic poets did excel 

All that appeared before them. 

Moliere, in comedy we know, 
Must e'er applause be gaining — 

And in critique, the famed Boileau 
Unrivalled still remaining. 

In sacred eloquence, Bossuet 

Astonished and delighted ; 
Nor gifted less was Bourdaloue, 

In lighting the benighted. 

Flechier' deserves, and Massillon, 
Much more than e'er we can say, 

As does the virtuous Fenelon, 

Th' Archbishop great of Cambray. 

Pascal ranks 'mongst the happy few, — 

And nation's legislator, 
Is justly styled great Montesquieu', 

The boast of human nature. 

In the Belles Lettres 1 we find Montaigne, 
And d'Argens brightly shining; 

And the great Atheist Voltaire, 
On favourite themes refining. 

Then great Descar'tes, D'Alembert, 
Poussin', th' unrivalled painter, 

And famed Buffon', with pen expert, 
Who sketched the works of nature. 



GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Next, character behold, a theme 
Which, during many ages, 

To bards of highest fame, did seem, 
Fit subject for their pages. 

1 Pronounced Bel Lete. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 223 

The general outline we'll display, 

(From learned works obtaining 
The various shades, from grave to gay,) 

Strict truth each touch restraining. 

The French are sprightly, gay, and quite 

Obliging and attentive, 
Proverbially smart, polite, 

Industrious, and inventive ; 

Of every learned science fond, 

That can the mind adorn, 
Endowed with talents great and grand, 

With taste and tact to charm ! 

In military tactics skilled, — 

In all war's arts ingenious, 
And when upon the martial field, 

No generals more courageous. 

Yet many find we, who again, 

(Perhaps admiring contrast,) 
Describe them trifling, fickle, vain, 

Loquacious and inconstant. 

Then numerous faults these will detail, 

And glaringly portray such, 
But place their merits in the scale, 

Their faults they will outweigh much. 

When we their learned authors see, 
When happ'ly glancing o'er them, 

With what enthusiasm do we 
Admire — almost adore them. — 

Their paintings, sculpture — in a word, 

Each masterpiece of genius, 
To term quite trifling, how absurd, 

A falsehood, Oh ! how heinous ! 

But haste we from reflections sage, 
Elysian scenes invite us ; 



224 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The all-accomplished now the page 
Adorn, and quite delight us. 

When fascinating music calls, 
The sprightly fair to order, 

All quit in raptures festive halls, 
Lured to this magic quarter. 

Then by th' enlightened ear is found, 
(Which science loved to form,) 

In every short, and lengthened sound, 
A soul-enchanting charm. 

Their Amoro'so strains so fine, 
Each tender heart sets glowing — 

Their Pensoroso quite divine, 
Each brimfull eye sets flowing. 

A hallowed flame then burns bright, 
Undimmed by affectation; 

In bosoms swelling with delight, 
Love, friendship, admiration ! 

Then, shifting soft as summer air, 
These vocalists enchanting, 

All to the ball-room straight repair; — 
Terp-sich'o-res, gay flaunting. 

Here they sublimely bring to light 
The graceful laws of motion, 

By giving to every movement, quite 
Of time, its just proportion. 

Then pace they next, with airy gait, 
Devoid of our poor scruples; 

And playful lisp their tete-a-tete, 
The grace's own sweet pupils. 

Reluctantly, nay, e'en with pain, 
We now must far away go 

From this fair land, so dear to fame, 
Young fancy's Eldorado. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 225 
NETHERLANDS. 

From Europe's south quite rapidly 
Approaching towards the centre j 

Avoiding- all formality, 

The Netherlands we enter. 

This country as each understands, 

Who lacks not information, 
Is fitly termed Netherlands, 

From its low situation. 

These noted lands we may behold, 

In two great parts divided, 
Their bound'ries shall be duly told, 

Quite separate and decided. 

Lo, Holland bounded north, and west, 

By the North Sea or ocean, 
By Belgium south, and by, on th' east, 

Of Germany a portion. 

North latitude this country see, 
' Tween the degrees, we mention 

Fifty-one and fifty-three, — 
A moderate extension. 

And three and seven degrees between 

East longitude appears it, — 
We passing o'er the minutes ween, 

Sufficiently this nears it. 

Its utmost length, from north to south, 
One hundred miles and ninety, — 

Its breadth from east to west about, 
One hundred and fifteen find we. 

The government is monarchy, 

(Since its full separation,) 
Resembling the French policy, 

Quite strict in limitation. 

Religion Lutheran Protestant, 
Tho' suffering all persuasions, 



226 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Yet Holland seems less tolerant, 
Than many other nations. 

Ere varying this pleasing chime, 
We add one observation; 

About three millions at this time, 
Appears its population. 

And reader know this country fair, 

Again is subdivided 
Into twelve provinces, which are 

Oft termed the united. 



Provinces, etc. 
First friesland, — chief town leuwarden', 

Upon the Ee located, — 
Fam'd Fra'neker see also then, 

And Dock'um highly rated. 

Here 's Har'lingen, with Wor'kuni seen, 

Strong Kuynder, Hindelopen, 
Bolsward', Sneck, Drag'ton, HeeVenveen', 

Famed Sta'voren, and Slo'ten, 

Lo GRON'lNGEN — chiefGRON'lNGEN, 

Upon the Hunse located, — 
Here see Delfzyl', and Huy'singen, 
And Wins'choten so fam-ed. 

In drent first as'sen chief town lo, 

Of rather goodly seeming, 
Here many others find we, know 

Of features highly pleasing. 

Coevor'den, Ida, fair to wit, — 
Damme, Mep'pel, also famous, — 

To mention more would sure be fit, 
Did memory but aid us. 

Amsterdam in north Holland see, 
Which should with core be treated, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 227 

Upon a branch of Zuider-Zee, 

(Called Wye) and Amstel seated. 

Here, Be'verwyek^ is also found, 
With Me'demblyk v , and Ha?r'lein, 

Alkmaar', a city quite renowned, 
Enk v huy'zen, Hoorn, and Sar'dani. 

Lo, next, south Holland, where one views 

Its capital so famous, 
The charming hague, then HelVoet'sluys, 

And Rotterdam so spacious. 

Schiedam/ Delft, Naer'den, Gou'da rare, 
And (on th' old Rhyne located,) 

Famed Ley'den city, Muy'den fair, 
With Dort so celebrated. 

In u'trecht, u'trecht on the Rhine, 

Arrests our admiration, 
And A'mersfort v for trade sublime, 

Deserves high commendation. 

Here, many more might be descryed, 
Of these we'll name but Rhe'nen, 

Famed Ou'denwa v ter fortified, 
Strong; Mont' ford, also Ba'ren. 



Next, gel'derland doth notice claim, 

In portions three divided, 
Each ha'ing a chief-town of same name, 

Of consequence decided. 

Lo! zut'phen, seated on the Rhine, 
And fair as we can mention, 

NyinVe'gen, Arn'heim, also fine, 
Strong, and of good dimension. 

-o these, may add we, Doorn'spyck, 
Thiel, Does'burg, El'burg, Bu'ren, 

Groll, Wa'genin v gen, Har'derwick v , 
With Dote'kuin famed, and Huy'sen. 



228 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 



In ov'erys v sel province, see, 

Chief dev'enter located, 
Upon the yssel, others, we 

Find here, much estimated. 

See Oni'men, Zwol'le, Har'denburg, 
Oof marVim, Bys'sen, and then 

APinelo v , Steenwick, Ruy'tenburg, 
Wyhe, Ol'densaeP, and Kam'pen. 

Next, Zealand province is beheld, 

Demanding our attention, 
Composed of isles, formed by the Scheld, 

The chief of which we'll mention. 

To Wal'cheron the principal, 
Now by the muse transported; 

See middleburg its capital, 
A town for commerce noted. 

Some others are important here, 
Which, en passant we'll view then, 

Flushing' or Vlis'sengen, Tervere, 
And of some note, Armu'den. 

The other isles which notice claim, 
Are DuiVeland', and Seho'wen, 

North and South, Beve'land, high in fame, 
Small Wol'versdyke, and Tholen. 

Some towns, these islands ornament, 
As famed Tergoes', in BeVeland'; 

But time imperious doth prevent, 
A longer stay in Zealand. 

To north brabant' meantime, we draw, 

A province fair, as stated ; 
Here where the Dom'mel joins the Aa, 

See Boisleduc' located. 

Here Berg'-en-op-zoom may be seen, 
With Williamstadt, Endhoven, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 229 

Breda', Grave, Helmond, Kavenstein, 
Leende, Ou'denbosch, Bythoven. 

See lim'burg next, a province fine, 

Of Bel'gium divided, 
Between both kingdoms for some time, 

As policy decided. 

Dutch portion, now the muse will show, 
Where maes'tricht in its beauty ; 

Stands on the Meuse, then fair Venlo', 
With Puire'rnonde claims our duty. 



Now Luxemburg fair province lo, 

Quite Liinburg-like divided, 
Between these states or kingdoms, know, 

Its chief must here be minded. 

See Luxemburg, so strong, to view, 

On th' Elsitz situated, 
And into (by said river) two 

Fair portions separated. 

Here many more might charm the eye, 

But novel scenes delight us; 
The sea-ports fair we now descry, 

Whose varied charms invite us. 



PRINCIPAL SEA-PORTS OF HOLLAND, CHIEF TOWNS 
AND CITIES. 

Young reader, now with novel glee, 

(At Hard'erwick embarking,) 
We'll sail around the Zuider-Zee; 

Each charming port remarking. 

Obedient to the wave, and gale, 
(To northward proudly steering 

Our fancy bark, with swelling sail,) 
Lo Kam'pen just appearing. 



230 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then Slo'ten, Sta'voren, also, 

With Har'lingen so famous, 
Leu' warden, (Fries'land's greatest, know,) 

So grand, so strong, so spacious. 

Next Me'denblyck, Enkhuy'sen, see, 
Strong Hoorn, Edam', Sardani', then 

On west side of the Zuider-Zee, 
With Amsterdam, and Naer'den. 

Know Tex'el 1 famed, with others are 
North Holland's west adorning, 

Lo the grand city of Alkmaar', 
And Haer'lem very charming. 

Now to the Hague we gaily cruise, 

A city famed in story, 
To Rot'terdam\ and HeFvoetsluys', 

Schiedam', Fair dort and G-o'ree. 

From west to east, then coasting clear, 
Just as the current drives us, 

The famed Gertruy'denburg we near; 
Now Wil'liamstadt invites us. 

To Berg'en-op-zoom, o'er the surge 
To Flushing, (naval station.) — 

A fair canal to Mid'dleburg, 
Ends here, our navigation. 



Fair Amsterdam, metropolis, 
So picturesque, so beauteous, 

Shall be displayed, ere passing this, 
More fully to the curious. 

To London next in consequence; 

Who'd glance all Europe over, 
In commerce, beauty, opulence, 

None greater can discover. 

1 See Texal isle. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 231 

But London, as observed above, 

With due consideration, 
Exceeds it in (we must allow) 

Extent and population. 
Its public buildings grandly fine 

Elicit admiration ; 
Its streets, canals, and walks sublime, 

Exceed imagination. 
Its picturesque locality, 

Its charming style of feature, 
Exact a tribute properly, 

From every tasteful creature. 



Here Rotterdam magnificent, 

Is also highly rated, — 
And Hague, the seat of government, 

So charmingly located. 
This tho' not the metropolis, 

Is reckoned still the famous 
Emporium of politics, 

Of pleasure, taste and genius. 



Fair U'trecht, Ley 'den, Haer'lem, too, 

Next our best plaudits claiming, 
Are splendid, spacious, fair to view, 

And eminent for trading. 
In Haer'lem stands a church, full great, 

(Whose organ 's found encasing, 
Eight thousand pipes, — stops sixty-eight,)- 

This city finely gracing. 



PRODUCE, 
COMMERCE, ETC. 

The climate is extremely moist, 
And, in the winter season, 

Exposed to cold intense, and frost, 
Of long continuation. 



232 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Each chilling, penetrating breeze, 

— Blown from the northern regions, — 

The liquid element to freeze, 
In many forms, occasions. 

Rivers, canals, e'en Zui'der-zee, 
We sparkling may disco'er then : — 

With ice in bright variety, 

Be'ng finely sheeted o'er, then. 

Soon as their modes of travelling fail, 
Their skates (oft' used t' amuse them,) 

O'er frost, and snow, and ice prevail, 
So dext'rously they use them. 

Maidens to market here go forth, 
Their brittle burdens bearing, 

Of eggs, full baskets, and so forth, 
And these preserve, tho skating. 

Know Holland's soil in general, 

Is fit for cultivation ; 
Producing still a regular, 

And useful vegetation. 

Th' inhabitants are duly found 

Quite competent to nurture, 
All seeds, plants, fruits, that here abound,- 

Adepts in agriculture. 

They fertilize each barren moor, 
So perfect is their system, — 

A happy demonstration sure, 
Of industry and wisdom. 

Black cattle of the choicest breed, 
(For produce sweet high-pri- zed,) 

Here on such dainty pastures feed, 
Their butter stands unrivalled. 

Here are good horses, goats and swine, 
All large to admiration; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 233 

And sheep producing fleeces fine, 
Held high in estimation. 

Wild beasts are said, here to abound, — 
Of tame and wild fowls, sundries, 

In various shapes and hues, are found, 
As in most other countries. 

And here 's fine earthen ware, no less 

Admired, (such are its duties) 
For its domestic usefulness, 

Than for resplendent beauties. 

A well known species of the same, 

From Delft, (the mart for th' all rare,) 

Full properly derives its name, 
Being to perfection brought there. 

Linen, superlative in style, 

Here mocks all imitating; 
(By some ne'er seen, yet named the while, 

Comparison when making.) 

Here Silks are in variet}^, 

And Damasks for the table, — 
To paint forth their diversity, 

The muse appears unable. 

Here ; s many a manufactory, 

To suit their simple trading, 
For Sugar, Paper, Pottery: 

And others for Pipe making. 

Its commerce once both far and wide, 

Extended o'er the ocean, — 
Dutch ships upon the foaming tide, 

Were seen with swan-like motion. 

Their trade long suffered from the wars, 

Caused by the revolution; 
But this revive did Holland's tars, 

With noble resolution. 



234 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And commerce now its former height 
Of power is fast attaining, — 

O'er Neptune's realm its ancient right 
To rule the waves maintaining. 

This country's aspect next behold, — 
The fairest feature found in, 

The same, is sure its fertile mould, 
Without a hill or mountain. 

This long esteemed, tho' level tract, 
Owes much to art, but nature 

The Netherlands has never marked, 
By one exalted feature. 

Not e'en a hillock doth appear, 
Save in the eastern quarter; 

Some trifling eminences here, 
The general sameness alter. 

Yet find we many lovely traits, 
E'en verging on the charming; 

Which culture in its various ways, 
Supplies by ample farming. 

All seems then to the general view, 
(By labour's hand thus ordered) 

A garden vast of varied hue, 

Well planted, pruned, and watered. 

Delightful Villas here one sees, 
Where pleasure oft carouses, — 

Neat cottages 'mid groves of trees, 
And famous farm houses. 

By fair Canals, this tract throughout, 

Is finely intersected, 
Which serve as roads by which, no doubt, 

Much commerce is effected. 

With rivers large, and seas also, 
These ha'ing communication, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 235 

The Dutch full many comforts owe, 
To inland navigation. 

In some great towns as Amsterdam, 
Canals through streets are gliding, 

'Tween rows of trees whose foliage long, 
Each course is partly hiding. 

Here may the learned traveller see, — 

As skilfully he traces, — 
Taste, beauty, and utility, 

United like the graces. 

Here also numerous dykes appear, 

Its nether situation, 
The natives holding still in fear, 

That some great inundation 
Might suddenly approach too near 

The peaceful habitation; 

And that this might with fury pour 

Its mighty torrents o'er them, 
Destroying, as in days of yore, 

All that should dare oppose then. 

But to such/o?*ce, both dyke and fence 

Are feeble in proportion: 
Naught but the Lord's omnipotence 

Can curb the mighty ocean. 

Nor can the greatest power of man, 

How high so e'er his station, 
This element e'er rule or span — 

Canute's wise observation. 



LEARNING, MEN OF GENIUS, AND GENERAL 
CHARACTER, ETC. 

Know, Holland duly nourishes 
The seeds of education — 

1 See history of the royal Dane when monarch of Eng- 
land. 



236 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Bright literature tben flourishes 
Sublimely, through the nation. 

Here each, whate'er may be his parts, 
(This merits highest lauding,) 

Is qualified in all the arts 
That suit his rank or calling. 

Here splendid universities 

In U'trecht famed, in Ley'den, 

In Gron'ingen, likewise, one sees 
Where prospered many great men. 

Where science bright in language true, 
Pours forth her fine effusions, 

Inviting all of talents to 
Adopt her resolutions; 

Where she can raise the youthful mind 
From earth, or grovelling lowly; 

To higher scenes, there sure to find 
The certain path to glory. 

A military school at Dort 

They have, by few exceeded ; 

A naval one at Sluys— in short, 
Their system seems completed. 

Holland, like other parts, may boast 

Of geniuses enlightened ; 
We'll note a few 'mongst these — the most 

That lore and nature brightened. — 

In learning, see Erasmus, and 

The clever Grotius bearing 
The palm of fame, a tribute grand, 

And laurels bright still wearing. 

Boerhaave in med'cine did excel, 

(We find it thus in story,) 
Leuwenhock, Huyghens, Rembrandt, well 

Did reap their tithe of glory. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OE EUROPE. 

Regarding general character, 

The Dutch are grave and formal; 

Appearing to each foreigner, 
Of manners quite unsocial. 

This people, frugal quite, one sees, 

Of gain fond to a failing — 
Yet some good traits still balance these, 

Lo, rectitude prevailing. 

E'en patient to the last degree, 
They're in each undertaking; 

And noted for sobriety, 

Which suits their money -making. 

Lest mould or rust should e'er invade, 
(Owing to the climate's moistness,) 

The Dutch have in the scouring trade 
Acquired extreme adroitness. 

Each traveller of taste, their high, 

Domestic order praises ; 
And with eulogium to the sky, 

Their cleauly habits raises. 



BELGIUM. 

Fair Belgium, north, by Holland 's bound, 
East, German States adjoin it — 

On south, and south-east, France is found, 
West, North Sea waves confine it. 

North latitude this may be shown 
'Tween the degrees we'll name you, 

Just forty-nine and fifty-one, 
No minutes shall detain you. 

And accuracy still in view, 

Its longitudes extreme we, 
'Tween the degrees of six and two, 

May, waiving doubt, on th' east, see. 
11* 



238 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

From north-west to south-east we find, 

(By accurately counting,) 
To one hundred and ninety, mind, 

Its miles of length amounting. 
Regarding next its breadth, we then 

(Observing with attention,) 
Find this one hundred miles and ten, — 

Th' extreme of its extension. 
Belgium's form of government, 

Our next concern to mention, 
For those who have discernment, 

Or boast a good retention. 
A constitutional monarchy, 

Hereditary also; 
And ha'ing two houses properly, — 

Most countries have, we all know. 
The lower chamber of deputies, 

Is termed — why thus we read it, — 
The Upper Senate, where one sees 

Their highest laws completed. 
The great majority indeed, 

Of Belgium's souls as stated, 
Profess the ancient popish creed, — 

All else are tolerated. 
Its population, as we're told, 

(Correctly, we've a notion,) 
Exceeds four millions young and old ; 

Enough for this small portion. 
'Tis subdivided into nine 

Fair provinces or portions, 
These shall be named with chief towns fine, 

On rivers, seas, or oceans. 



PROVINCES, ETC. 

In Antwerp see chief Antwerp placed 
Upon the Scheld so spacious, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 239 

Next Mech'lin by fine features graced, 
And for bold commerce famous. 

Here other towns demand our care, 

Lo Sant'vli-et, and Wor'tel, 
Turnhout', and He'renthals, e'en fair; 

The rest we waive, save Postel. 

Now to west flanders, with the muse, 

Where northward see located, 
Its chief — once famed for trading — BRUGES, 

Still highly estimated. 

Ostend' so famed, Thielt, 1 Y'pres, Loo, 
Nieu'port, and Rous'solaire', then 

Ghister', Dixmude', Courtray', Thourout'," 
Here we observe, with Me'nim. 



Our willing muse, on travelling bent, 
Has hastened to east flankers, 

Where, round the fair and spacious Ghent 
In ecstasy she wanders. 

Next Den'dermonde attracts regard, 
Sluys, Sas-of-Ghent, Ee v cloo', then 

Famed A'lost, Deyn'se, Ou v denarde', 
Renaix', Grammon't, 3 Nino'ven. 



In south brabant' proud brus'sels view, 

On Sen'ne's banks, placed gayly, 
Then Diest, 4 observe and Montagu', 

Which pilgrims visit daily. 
Next Lan'den, Hal, Tirlemont', Jodoigne', 5 

Vilvor'den, Waterloo, Wavre, 
Cembloux', Louvain', and Mont St. Jean', 

With Ram'e-lies, claim favour. 

1 Pr. Teelt. 2 Pr# Too-roo. 3 Pr. Zho-dwan. 

4 Pr. Deest. 5 Pr. Zhon. 



240 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Now liege behold, for charming views, 
Aud fertile lands commended ; 

Here stately stands upon the Meuse, 
Fair Liege so strong, so splendid. 

Vi v se', famed Lim'burg, VerViers', 
Adorn these pleasing quarters, 

"With Her've, Huy, and Spa so rare, 
And famed, for mineral waters. 



Our sojourn next, the famed ha^inault'; 

Where happily located, 
On the TrouMlle', mons, chief town, lo, 

So strong, so celebrated. 

Famed FonHenoy', Quievrain', TourWy', 
Ath, Leuze, Les v sines', we may view, 

WithBineh, Gemappe', Beaumont', Chi'may 
Aud Eu'ghi-en, of fame too. 



Impelled to roam, we'll toute-a-Vheure, 
O'er novel landscapes wander; 

And mark those features in namur, 
Which constitute its grandeur. 

Rich mines, wild woods, and quarries rare. 

Large towns, — some great in story, — 
namur, chief, on the Meuse, so fair, 

Famed for fierce battles gory. 

Then Char N leroi', Dinant', Ardennes', 

And, — noted all assure us, — 
Strong Phiiipville, Bouvignes', Florennes', 

Foss, Ma'rienburg', and Fleu'rus. 



Whilst Belgic lim'burg, glancing o'er, 
(Ere from these parts a distance, 

1 Pr. Ha-no. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 241 

We'll name fair towns unnamed before, 
ST. tron', chief town, for instance. 

Then strong RoerrnoncT, perceive we here, 
Hammont\ Bree, Stockhein, Bil'sen, 

Dalheim', Looz, Tongress, Reckem, Peer. 
Herck, Has'selt, Maseyck', Dil'sen. 



In Luxemburg, behold Arlon', 
Rocheforte', Bastogne', Vian'den, 

St. Hu'bert, Neufchateau', Virton', 
St. Vith, and Gra'venmach'ren. 

Full many more of ancient fame, 
Embellish this said quarter; 

But sea-ports now attention claim, 
Then, to the briny water. 



SEA-PORTS AND GREAT TOWNS OF BELGIUM. 

This Kingdom's greatest ports, we find, 
Are Ant'werp quite capacious, 

Ostend', fair Nieuport, also mind, 
Bruges, elegant and spacious. 



Its fairest towns are Antwerp, Ghent, 
And BRUSSELS, the most shining; 

Being now the scat of government, 
Where Belgium's king 's residing. 

By war scenes rendered eminent, 

'Tis theme of brilliant story; 
And buildings most magnificent 

Enhance its present glory. 

Its native traits, extent or size, 

Its charming situation, 
Make this appear to practised eyes, 

A scene of fascination. 

Tournay', Liege, Bruges, we'd fain display, 
But time, the measure ordering, 



242 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

In style laconic, must we say, 

They're spacious, famous, charming. 

Lo ! Waterloo, 1 tho' last, not least 

Deserving of encomium, 
Which must, with splendid towns be placed, 

To have its due eulogium. 

For, here a mighty work was done, 

Full o'er the oft triumphant; 
Here, glory sank, like setting sun, 

But not to rise refulgent. 

Here, fortune, from her minions old, 
With haughty gestures wandered, 

And torn the palm her hand did mould : 
Here was napoleon conquered. 

Here, did unspare war's fatal rage, 

The blooming, and the hoary; 
And furnish to th' historian's page, 

Most melancholy story ! 

In retrospect, we'll view the day, 

When Europe's allied forces, 
Combined to bear the palm away, 

And end usurping courses. 

These, in their glittering array, 

Each martial grace disclosing, 
In waving plumes, and vestments gay, 

See, gorgeous, and imposing! 

Th' opposing columns, next behold, 
More dazzling, more surprising, 

Emplumed, encased, enlaced in gold, 
Like stars of brilliant rising: 

Th' Elite of France bedizened high, 
In Taste's rich masquerading; 

1 On a plain near this village in 1815 was fought the 
memorable battle alluded to. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 243 

Hope sparkling in each fearless eye, 
Whilst proudly thus parading. 

Yet, yet, no music 's heard around, 

No gentle variation, 
None, save the loud and dreadful sound, 

Of martial preparation. 

Each murderous weapon and machine, 

Is ranged in killing order; 
Bright steel and powder, ever seen. 

To give but little quarter. 

Each sign betokens death is nigh, 

All feel a dread sensation; — 
The vulture hovering in the sky, 

Portends dire desolation ! 

But hark ! the bloody blast is blown , 

In all its dread alarms : 
From rank to rank the order 's flown, 

"To arms! brave boys, to anus!" 

For dreadful onslaughts, ha'ing no gout, 

We pass o'er tragic stages; — 
The curtain drops, we bid adieu, 

While death's wild terror rages ! 

Description, which shall ever be, 

O'erawed by scenes appalling, 
Must mutely stand and sigh to see, 

Such noble heroes falling! 

No bloody scenes we'll paint for you, 

No war-field foul and gory; — 
But read the tales of Waterloo, 

And Wellington's great glory. — 

Alike in fame, each opp'site band, 

Alike did rage provoke them; 
Till Wellington's supreme command, 

From hope's gay visions woke them. 



144 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

"Up guards and at them," words e'er dear, 1 
Pronounced in tone stentorian, — 
A prelude to that fall so near, — 
Alas! alas! Napoleon! 

Alas! the bravest of the brave, 
No longer counts his legions, 

Nor gives the order oft' he gave, 
To conquer distant regions. 

His air-built castles rudely thrown, 
In darkness doomed to moulder; 

Unfeeling fortune basely flown, 
From her long-cherished soldier. 

Fond hope, to Brussels, or to Ghent, 

No longer points the finger; 
Nor e'en around the hero's tent, 

Is fondly seen to linger. 

The laurels which the warrior bore, 
By vict'ry's hand once wreathed, 

His martial brow adorn no more; — 
That brow by sorrow shaded. 

The splendid trappings all his own, 

When fortune elevated, — 
Th' imperial robes when on the throne 

Of other monarchs pla-ced: 
Lo, from the fallen warr'or flown, 

Whom oft they decorated. 

These ne'er again shall charm his eyes, — 
Ambition still would claim them, — 

But now the Victor's noble prize, 
Our captive dare not name them. 

His thousands by misfortune fell, 
Become a petit nombre, 2 — 

1 To some. 2 A small number. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 245 

Th' enthusiastic soldier yell, — 

"Vive-L'-Einpereur," 1 is over. 
His power eclipsed, to him appear, 

Earth, firmament and ocean, 
To act, (unlike their true career,) 

With retrograding motion. 
The martial fire that lit his eye, 

Appears almost extinguished; 
The silent warrior heaves a sigh, 

His earthly power's relinquished. 
He feels, (his term of glory past,) 

The tyrant might of heroes, 
One fatal hour for e'er may blast, — 

Like that of cruel Nero's. 
For conqu'rors seem to think they may, 

Bring th' elements to obedience, — 
Like Xerxes 2 when he lashed the sea, 

For lacking true allegiance. 
Oh! dreadful change! Oh! fatal spell! 

Who, long in battle sported, 
To pow'r, to freedom bids farewell, — 

The mighty vessel 3 's boarded! 
Fond reminiscence here will say, 

From glory's bright arena, 
Why send the warrior far away, 

To die in St.Hele'na? 
There was, indeed, that noble soul, 

In bitter, lonely anguish; 
(That soul that might a world control) 

Unkindly doomed to languish. 
And there, 4 methinks, in sorrow's keep. 

Where pity might deplore him; 

1 Long live the Emperor. 3 The Beller'ophon. 

2 See Xerxes' Expedition into Greece. 

4 Young readers must know that the remains of Napo- 
leon "were removed to France. 



246 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Should still the mighty warrior sleep, 
The willows weeping o'er him!" 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS — STATE OP EDUCA- 
TION — GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Here is the climate mild, serene, 

The soil, in general, fruitful, 
Producing flax, hemp, also grain, 

An article most useful. 
Chief manufactures cutlery, 

And cloth, of every known hue; 
Fine lace, in grand variety, 

With linens, of all sorts, too. 
Beneath this head, another line 

We'll in continuation, 
Regarding its internal, fine 

Modes, of communication. 
Here famous roads, and railways, too, 

So meet for inland trading, — 
With nu-me-rous canals, we view, 

Still wonderfully aiding. 



In Beleium, learning: still doth seem 

To be progressing slowly; 
Among (tho' held in high esteem) 

The humble or the lowly. 
But in Liege, Brussels, Ghent, Louvain', 

(For brilliant lore commended) 
See Universities of fame, 

By highest grades attended. 
In all great towns of Belgium, we 

Find colleges located, 
Where men of high celebrity, 

The arts have cultivated. 
In some bright talents these surpass, — 

Here 'tis but fair to mention, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 247 

The charming art of staining glass 

Is quite their own invention. 
Their painting, rare Academy, 

Kegarding taste the brightest; 
May vie with that of Italy, — 

All o'er the world the finest. 
And Belgium, know, may proudly boast, 

Of many noble writers; 
(In the Belles-Lettres, 1 being versed the most, 

These might be termed delighters.) 



Industrious and orderly, 

This people merits notice, — 
In every sphere economy, 

The leading trait, of course, is. 
Versed in the art of cleansing well, 

And practised in its labours, 
All else the Flemmings doth excel, 

Except the Dutch, their neighbours. 



GERMANY, — GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, POPULA- 
TION, ETC. 

Our duties anxious to discharge, 

We now present a new scope; 
Famed Germany, a portion large, 

Placed in the midst of Europe. 

Behold its northern boundary, 
The German Ocean's foam, and 

Cold Denmark, with the Baltic Sea, — 
Its eastern, Russian-Poland. 

On south, the Alps and Switzerland, 

From Italy divide it, — 
On west, France and the Netherlands, 

In proper limits bind it. 



1 Pr. Bel-lete. 



248 



'Tween the degrees of forty-five. 

And fifty-five full truly, 
This charming, fertile country wide, 

North latitude, may viewed be. 

And 'tween six,° twenty, longitude, 

East of the first meridian, 
We full content, or amplitude, 

Of Germany perceive then. 

Next, length and breadth observe with care, 
Each, miles six hundred 1 count, — and 

The whole expanse has, of miles square, 
Two hundred and fifty thousand. 



In eighteen hundred and fifteen, 
This country's constitution 

Presented many a striking scene,— 
A change or revolution. 

Then by new modes of policy, 
(How! novelty deranges!) 

The territorial boundary 

E'en yielded to these changes. 

This country's into thirty-eight, 
Full separate states divided; — 

Each prince his own doth regulate, 
Being with good laws provided. 

But for their mutual safety, joined 

In legal combination, 
These form a mighty body, mind, 

Styled the Confederation. 

The object, very properly, 

Of this association, 
Is to maintain impartially, 

Each mode and regulation. 

1 Abo've six hundred miles. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 249 

Their rules are such, for general good, 

As check all hostile entrance, 
Protecting, — as all countries should, — 

Their peace and independence. 

And this internal policy, 

Secures as time evinces; 
Th' unqualified integrity, 

Of all the German princes. 

Regarding the external see, 

Should foes seem to invade it, 
All, hand and heart alike agree, 

In proper form to aid it. 

Deputies from the states compose 

The body legislative; 
Whose meeting 's styled, (reversed in prose,) 

The Diet Federative. 

This meets at Frankfort on the Maine, 
Where justice self seems seated; 

And where each diff'rence, plaint, or claim, 
Judiciously is treated. 

When here the Diet each good law, 
For peace and war 's prescribing, 

The deputy of Aus-tri-a, 
Is o'er the rest presiding. 



Know in the south of Germany, 
The doctrines most prevailing, 

Are those of catholicity, — 
As formerly remaining. 

In north we find 'mongst all the grades, 

(None prohibition fearing,) 
Protestantism in all its shades 

Of dif-fe-rence appearing. 

But in the centre, we behold, 
A pretty equal mixture, 



250 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Of all religions, new and old, 
Unchecked by rule or stricture. 

Full forty million souls, we find 
This country's population; 

Including all the states combined 
In the confederation. 

These German independent states, 
In size and name, are not, know 

Alike, some being Marquisates, 
Grand-duchies, duchies, also; 

Some noted principalities, 
One empire spacious, truly, 

(Again we'll note its properties,) 
And kingdoms famed for beauty. 

Free cities Frankfort on the Main, — 
Fair Bremen on th' Elbe, deeper — 

With also Lubec on the Trave, — 
And Bremen on the Weser. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, LEARNING, GENP> 
RAL CHARACTER. 

In the mid-parts of Germany, 
The climate's good and gentle; 

And here the soil is certainly, 
Particularly fertile. 

But in the districts mountainous, 

(Tho' industry still labours,) 
Kind nature seems less bounteous. 

Of all her goodly favours. 

The chief productions here we find, 

Are cattle, wine and timber; 
With wholesome grain of various kinds, 

And pastures rich, remember. 

Likewise observe that Germany, 
Contains more mineral waters, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 251 

Than any other part we see, 
Within great Europe's borders. 

Here Pyr'mont, Ba'den, Carls'bad, then 

Aix-la-Cha'pelle', in beauty, 
Spa, Slang'enbad, and Wies'baden\ 

With many more may view'd be. 

We in the north of Germany, 

Observe the general aspect, 
Quite flat, but on the contrary, 

In south, a happy contrast. 

Here are large hills, and mountains, too, 

Superbly elevated, — 
With forests large of darkish hue, 

In many parts located. 



The sciences in Germany, 
Are seen in various forms; 

Progressing with prosperity, 
Diffusing lore's best charms. 

Full many Universities 
This country wide adorn; 

Where every learned member seems. 
A child of genius born. 

Their Sem'naries are excellent, 

For general education, — 
And here's a bright, intelligent, 

And learned population. 

This country has indeed produced, 
Some men of talents shining, — 

A few then shall be introduced, 
Whilst in these states abiding. 

In general the Germans are 

An unaffected nation; 
Preferring silent thoughts by far, 

To idle conversation : 



252 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Quite simple, though intelligent, 
And true to their engagements; 

Nor weakly too subservient, 
To vanity's arrangements. 

Agreeable to a degree, 
Inured to early labour, — 

As soldiers famed for bravery; 
In useful arts none abler. 

At manufactures dexterous, 
And clever at inventions; 

Full peaceable, nor treacherous, 
Possessing good intentions. 



The tout-en-semble we've glanced o'er 

In general observation ; 
But accuracy needs much more, 

Ere from this mighty nation. 

Then every state we'll travel through, - 
And still in tone with nature, 

As best we can still hold to view, 
Each most attractive feature. 



AUSTRIAN EMPIRE. 

This vast, compact, fair empire we 
Upon the north, see bounded 

By Russia, Prussia, and Saxony, — 
Why, many states surround it. 

South, — Turkey, Adriatic Sea, 
And Italy, — still so grand — 

West, — Switzerland, Bavaria; 
And east, fair Russia-Poland. 

The whole consists of Hungary, 
Of Italy, parts famous ; — 

Of Poland and of Germany ; — 
Which renders this so spacious. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 253 

Our next concern, these parts to name. 
With their chief towns in order; 

Then many more of wealth and fame, 
And streams which some doth water. 

We, in low'r Austria, may view 

VIENNA, in its glory, — 
Then Neu/stadt, Flens'borg, Wa'gram, too, 

And As'pern, famed in story. 

And here St. Pol 'ton may be named, 
With Pech'larn, Ips, and Horn, 

Krems, Mau'tern, Stein, and Ba'den famed 
For baths, both cold and warm. 



In upper Austria, see LINZ, 

Wells, Schwan'enstadt, Steyr fairer, 
With Ef'ferding, Gemun'den, Ens, 
Ot'tenheim, Frey'stadt greater. 



ty'rol, a portion of renown, 
Our highest plaudits claiming. 

Presents strong ins'pruck, its chief town, 
Which th/ Inn is ever laving. 

Next Kuf 'stein, Shar'nitz, Trent, are seen, 
Ems, Brix'en, Breg'entz, Schwatz, then 

Halle, Feld'kirch, Clausen Sehrof 'fenstein, 
Rat'tcnburgh, Ster'zing, Bot'zen. 



We now to Salz'burg mountainous, 

Direct our passing glances, 
A province fertile, populous, 

Whose wealth, each mine enhances. 

Chief, — Salz'burg, we on Salz'a find, — 
Next Teis'endorf, and lo then, 

Zell, Titt'nianing, fam'd Gas'teign mind, 
With Berch'tol-ga-den, Lauf'fen. 
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'254 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 



In sty'ria, see gratz, chief town, 
Upon the Murh, fair streamlet; 

Then Jud'enburg, of great renown, 
And Mar'burg, — on Drave seated. 

Here have we Pet'tau, on the Drave,- 
Small Bruck, and Cilly, too then; 

Next Rein and Seckau, on the Gajde, 
With Zeli 1 and fam'd LeVben. 



Observe we now carin'thia, 

So famed for woods and mountains, 

For fertile vales, et cetera, 

For rivers, lakes and fountains. 

Chief, clag'enfurt\ see on the Glan, 
Gemund', then Vil'lach', Pley'burg, 

Stein, Wolfs'berg, Wolfenmarck, we can 
Find, with Gurck, Tar'vis, Dra'burg. 



We 'n car v nic/la may behold 

Chief lay'bach situated, 
Upon a stream, same name as told; 

And here we find located, 
Upon a mount, its castle old, — 

Now fort denominated. 

See Id'ri-a, quite eminent 

For many a rich and rare mine, — 
See Tscher'nemt, rather elegant, 

And Czirk'nitz, near a lake fine. 

Here high in fame are Weich'selburs;, 
Stein, Krain'burg, Gurck'feld, Go'ritz, 

Leutsch, Mot'tling, Land'trost, Sis'senburg*, 
With Ru'dolfswerd and Lo'bitz. 

i Or Celi. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 255 
BOHEMIA. 

Next glance we o'er Bohemia, 

A kingdom once full splendid; 
But to the Empire of Austria, 

For many years appended. 

This tract, famed for diversity, 

Yet harmony of feature; 
Being noted for fertility, 

Owes less to art, than nature. 

Its circles twelve, we'll duly show, 

Unnoting its extension, — 
Such acc'racy we must forego, 

But towns the fairest mention. 

Lo Prague, its famed Metropolis, 

Upon the Mul'dau seated, — 
Our plaudits best should be to this 

Most liberally meted. 

With circles, unconnected quite, 

And free from all restriction; 
This city see in pompous height, 

Ha'ing its own jurisdiction. 



Each of these circles, reader, know, 
Is chief-like designated, — 

Then first in each division, lo, 
Its chief town fitly pla-ced. 

"We, glancing north, see Leut'meritz, 
Strong Grabel, Krau'pen, Kam'nitz, 

With Lei'pa, noted Lo'wositz, 
And, famed in story, Top'litz. 



In Buntz'lau, Chief Jung-Buntz'lau Ken, 

Upon the I'ser pla-ced, 
Fair Reich'enburg, Altbuntz'lau, then 

Sobot'ka, 'nd Fried'land fa-med. 



256 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Now with delight, behold us off 

To Kon'ingsgratz, then Langue'nau, 

We'll view with Trauente'nau Konigshoff, 
Fair Ja'ronritz, and Brau'nau. 



Next Chru'dim, quite important view, 
Upon the stream, Chrudin'ka, 

Then Par'dubitz v , famed Bam'berg, too, 
With Leut'mischel, Politz'ka. 

At Tchas'lau now th' unwearied muse, 
Quite apropos, has halted, — 

Lo Kut'tenburg, where mines one views 
Of character exalted. 

Next Be'chin find we rather grand, 
Then, famed for convents, Pat'zow, 

Sabies'lau, Ta'bor, Bud'wies, and 
Fair Crum'lau noted also. 



See in Prach'in pi'sek, Prach'alitz, 
Then Wod'nian or Wod'nany, 

Forgetting not fair Stra'konitz, 
Where stands a castle stately. 

Lo, saatz, 1 Strong, Eg'ra, Gras'litz fair, 
Then Lau'terbach v , Elbo'gen, 

With Carls'bad, of some features rare, 
Kom'motau N , Plat'ten, lo then. 

View Ba'konitz\ the Miza 'pon, 
Then Baud'nitz, famed accounted, 

And quite important Bu'din, Schlan, 
By walls and vineyards bounded. 

To Kaur'zim, now in haste we fly, 
Where timber fine may note we, 



iPr. Sats. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 25' 

Then Bo'mishbro'da we descry, 
Kolin, 1 too, famed in story. 



Famed be'raun-pod'rad claims a line, 

Whose chief town, as reported : 
Produces manufactures fine, 

Of which much are exported. 
Next Priz'bram, for its silver mine, 

And foundry, see, as noted. 
Strong Pil'sen next the muse descries, 

Famed Tei'nitz Plan, and Kla'drau, 
Then Ro'kitsan N of note, and Mies, 

With Klat'tau, Neu'stadt, Ta'chau. 



MORAVIA. 

To this said portion, with the muse, 

We'll make our visitation, 
Here, brunn on Mul'dau 2 stream, one views, 

A charming situation. 

Next, Ol'mutz, Aus'terlitz, deserve 
Our compliments whilst roaming, 

Around their suburbs, then observe, 
Znain, Hra'dich, Tre'bitz, Go'ding. 

Titschien', and Stern'berg, here we find, 
And quite distinguished Ig'lau, 

Famed Kau'nitz, Crum'lau, Krem'seir, mind. 
With Fre'stadt, Teltsch, and Pre'rau. 

Fair aus'trian si-le'sia, 

Next merits our attention, 
Then waiving, rare Meuu'tise, 

We'll some fair features mention. 

Lo ! trop'pau greatly eminent, 
Placed on a branch of th' O'der, 

1 Pr. Koleen. 2 On a branch of the Muldau. 



258 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Ha'ing buildings most magnificent : 
'Tis Regent's seat, moreover. 

Famed Ja'gerndorf and Tes'chen, lo, 
Zulz, Zug'mantel, of fame, then, 

With Bi'litz, Fri'deck, Be'neschau, 
And Fru'denthal, we may ken. 

Display we'll to th' unwearied eye, 

GALi'ciA still so grand; 
This Germany acquired by, 

Partitions of fair Poland. 
This portion 's into East and West, 

Galicia divided, 
Fair capitals, if not the rest, 

Shall here be duly minded. 
Famed lem'berg titled Le'opol, 

See eastward placed in beauty, — 
Snia'tin, (where 's a castle bold,) 

Then Brody, Ha'liez, Ku'ty. 
West, ja'roslav so famous view, 

Lezansk', and famed Sucza'va, 
Przemis'lia, 1 quite famous too, 

Fair Du'kla and Bia'la, 
We then Wielitz'ka may behold, 

For salt mines celebrated, — 
Strong Lands'cron, San'dec, new and old, 

And Zator, 2 elevated. 



cra'cow. 
Lo westward, cracow city great, 

(Once capital of Poland,) 
Now chief of a palatinate, 

We'll term Cracow's own land. 

Or Przemyst. 2 Being placed on a rising ground. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 259 

This (seeming independent tho' 

And free to all appearance) 
Doth now to higher powers owe 

Some delicate allegiance. 

Yet cracow still we must revere. 

Bright scene of ancient story; 
Where Courtiers brave, and Ladies fair, 

Shone forth, in Polish glory. 

Where witnessed oft the proud elite, 

Full many a coronation, 
When Monarchs graced the royal seat; 

When Poland was a nation. 

This city, once magnificent, 

Must ever charm who gazes, — 
Its royal Palace, eminent, 

For traits unique, amazes. 

This various other buildings grace, 

And many a noble feature, 
Combines with art to deck the place, — 

The willing gift of nature. 

'Tis a Republic, Bishop's see,* 

Deserving high attention, — 
Likewise a university, 

High famed as we can mention. 

This still a nappy aspect wears, 

Yet find we, as we wander, 
That many a street and building bears 

The mark of ruined grandeur. 

The dreadful scenes, — oh! sad to tell! 

Which caused this desolation, 
Each learned reader knows befell, 

Through tyrant usurpation I" 

Much more, the muse might hold in play, 
Around these Polish quarters, 



260 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But time commands — we must away! 
Obedient still to orders. 



HUNGARY. 

This country, tho' a kingdom great, 

(Once free and independent,) 
Is subject now, — e'en every state, — 
To Austria's ascendant. 

Its portions formed nat'rally, 

We (spite of new dividing) 
Style Lower and Upper Hungary, — 

The Danube ' tween both gliding. 

Chief of Loior portion, bu'da see, 

Upon the Danube pla-ced; 
Of Upper pres'burg handsomely 

Upon the same located. 

Unnoting subdivisions here, 
Best towns within its border, 

With cities fair, both far and near, 
We'll name as rhyme may order. 

Who'd find with nice exactitude, 

Where each is situated; 
By latitude and longitude, 

Must faithfully be aided. 

Here many quite important are, 
Lo, Pest, Debret'zin, Schem'nitz, 

Strong Zi'geth, Neu'tra, Ten/esvai- 7 , 
To'kay, Epe'ri-es, Chrem'nitz. 

Then Sze'gedin, and Leo'poldstadt', 

Sath'mar, and Nagy-ban'ja, 
Cran, Raab, 1 Zolmock', There v sien'stadt\ 

Vicegrad',_and "VTpaMan'ka. 



i Pr. Rab. 



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Stulweis'senburg v and Ka r poswar', 
Nodj-Kan'ischa\ Ver'setz,, Tol'na, 

Funfkirck N en, Ves'prim, Stout, UngVar', 
Strong Sinionthurn and Tor'na. 

Trents'chin' with Be'la, Novigrad', 

Strong Dar'da*nodj, Palo'ta, 
Great- warMein, Er'lau, Ei'senstadt v , 

1 Szenicz', Mohats', pancso'va. 

Felso'-Ban'ja N , Mako'via, 

Liber'then, Gol'nitz, A'rad, 
Montgatz', Cson v grad', Casso'via, 

Gy-u'la, Sa'ros, Tsa'nad. 

St. Be'nedict and Neu'satz, see 
With Neu'sol notice claiming, — 

But lo, the muse from Hungary, 
A sudden exit making. 



sclavo'nia, a province fair, 
Invites us now, young readers; 

Here many parts of beauty rare, 
Possess some striking features. 

First es'sek\ chief town on the Drave, 

Attracts, then famed Pose'ga, 
The strong Gradis'ka, on the Save, 

Then fair Semlin', Yellina. 
And also quite important, are 

Brod, Rat'sha, Bu^dinit'za, 
Strong Pe'terwar'clien, Vu v kovar', 

Budinze', and Ver'ovitza. 



Arrived just in croa'tia, 
Lo, karl'stadt, celebrated, 

For beauty, strength, et cetera, 
Upon the Drave located. 



» Or Sa'nits. 
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262 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

A v grain' fair, Szluin, Petri'nia, 
And WaVasdin', 1 glance over we, 

Then Sis'zeg\ and Agu'lia, 
With Be'lovar' and Novi'. 



'Tween last named and Dalrna'tia, 
Part of each province forming; 

See' mountainous morla'chia, 
On rude and barren bordering. 

Yet some fair traits, e'en here we view, 

Its character redeeming, — 
Its palace, churches, convents too, 

And towns of goodly seeming. 

Lo, seg'na, strongly fortified, 

By art and situation, — 
Next Ot'tosehatz\ in equal pride, — 

Then find Buschari's station. 



Now transylva'nia, the muse 

Quite apropos engages, 
Whose varied face, and varied views, 

Might furnish theme for pages. 

This portion nearly mountain-bound, 

Is picturesque by nature; 
And here most precious mines abound, — 

Rich gifts of the Creator. 

Here on the river Cze'ben, we 
Find hermaxstadt' located, 

Chief city, and a bishop's see, 
For ages highly rated. 

Here stands a church, built by a queen, 2 

The pride of tasteful people; 
On which, beyond description's seen, 

A splendid globe and steeple. 

1 Or Va'risdiu. 2 Catherine. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OE EUROPE. 263 

Next Klau'senburg, or Kolloswar', 

A town extremely famous, — 
Important also, Segeswar', 

With Kron'stadt strong and spacious. 

Here Karls'burg' 1 great is also found, 

A city highly noted, 
Then Fo'garas, likewise renowned, 

And De'va, as reported. 

Lo aus'trian Dalma'tia, 

Where za'ra, in a plain, is 
Upon a fair Peninsula, — 

Location, gulf of Venice. 

See next Ragu'sa, city fine, 

Well fortified and charming; 
Sebe'nico has traits sublime, 

Its aspect quite adorning. 

Here other towns of feature rare, 
Of strength and beauty are know, — 

As Novigrad', Scardo'na fair, 
With Trau and fam'd Spala'tro. 

Some isles to this tract appertain, 

A few of good dimension, 
Ha'ing chiefly chief towns of same name, 

The principal we'll mention. 

Carzo'la, Cher'so, Les'ina, 

With Ar'be, Lis'sa, fair too; 
Then Bras'sa, Bu'a, Mel'ida, 

Lossi'ni or Osse'ro. 



AUSTRIAN ITALY. 

We now approach, led by the muse, 
A land esteemed for greatness, — 

1 Or Carls / burg. 



264: THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

For fertile fields, — and charming views, — 
See Loni'bardy and Venice ! 

This kingdom, aus'trian Italy, 

Full apropos is titled — 
And 'tis into, most properly, 

Two governments divided, 

Know, one is termed the mil'anese, 

The other the venitian, 
Bright art, with nature joined, in these 

To give her work completion. 

Here still are features proudly bold, 
Which travellers have delighted, 

And noble traits, in which of old, 
True patriots oft prided. 

Here towns, that strike description dumb. 
Were reared, in earthly glory — 

Of these meantime we'll mention some 
That shine the most in story. 

Chief of the first-named government, 
Fair mil'an, great of yore, lo 

A city quite magnificent, 

Regarding which we'll more show. 

Lo next in grandeur, Man'tua, 
For brilliant traits commended; 

For buildings fair, et-cetera, 
See Bres'cia, as splendid, 

Cremo'na see, distinguished for 

Its beautiful location — 
And violins superior 

To those of every nation. 

Next claiming note, fair Ber'ganio, 

So finely situated, 
Then Co'mo, Cre'ma, Boz'zolo, 

As highly estimated. 



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Pavi'a, Mon'za, shall be named, 

Pizzighit'one, Tira'no, 
Luza'ra, 1 (where were honours claimed,) 

Maren'go and Lona'to, 
Morbeg'no, — for its beauty famed, — 

Reve'ro, Lodi, Sa'lo. 

In the venitian government 
We'll towns and cities hold forth, 

So fair, so famed, so elegant, 
So picturesque, and so-forth. 

See ven'ice, the metropolis, 

(If justly we may so say,) 
On th' Adriatic, 'gain of this 

We'll sketch a little portrait. 

Lo, quite important Pa'dua, 

Vero'na, and Trevi'so, 
Ucli'na, Es'te, A'dria, 

Vicen'za, and Rovi'go. 

Next, Castel-Franco, prized by all, 

Chiu'sa, famed Bassa'no, 
Camdo St. Pe'tro, Gar'da small, 

Cado're and Belgra'do. 

To close our names, see in its pride, 

(Pirst noting Castel-Bal'do,) 
Important, large, well-fortified, 

And famed for trade, Legna'go: — 
Some isles around may be descried, 

A few we'll mention also. 

Mura'no first demands our care, 

Than all the others larger, 
And for its mirrors rich and rare, 

High-prized by each regard er. 

1 See battle of Luzara, 1702, when each side claimed 
victory. 



*SQ THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next Ma^lanioc'ca claims our mite 



Tho' but of small dimension 



Lo, Palestri'na, just in sight, 
More worthy of attention. 

Then fortified Cliioz'zo view, 
(At high importance aping,) 

Admired and long distinguished too, 
For commerce and salt-making. 

And, ere we close, young reader, know, 
That many an island there is, 

Besides those named, of pleasing show, 
'Mong the Lagoons of Venice. 

But Mor'pheus doth around us glide, 
And poppies strew before us; 

Bright Magnum-Bonuni 1 's laid aside, 
And gentle sleep steals o'er us. 



TRIESTE. 

A pretty, small peninsula 

Of Italy claims notice ; 
Then, reader dear, lo, is'tria; 

How happily we'll o'er this! 

Said tract, not quite salubrious, 

Has yet a population, 
Not large, but most industrious, 

And skilled in cultivation. 

Here may we view a fertile soil, 
And marble quarries famous; 

With, (in abundance) wine and oil, 
And forests wondrous spacious. 

Silk, leather, salt, and honey, here 
Deserve our highest praises; 

1 The steel pen. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 267 

And many other products dear, 
E'en admiration raises. 

Chief town of this said part, tri'este ; 

A sea-port highly rated, 
On Venice' gulf, (the part north-east, ) 

Behold it situated. 

Next Fiume 1 , Capo d' Is'tria, 

Paren'za, Citta No'va, 
Rovig'na famed, and Cas'tria, 

U'ma'go, and Albo'na. 

No splendid ports, th' empire may boast, 
Except Tri'este, which great is, 

x\nd Venice fair, admired the most; 
Both on the gulf of Venice. 

Politically these belong 

With more, on far and near coasts, 
To this great Empire, yet 'twere wrong 

To style them German sea-ports. 



CHIEF TOWNS AND CITIES. 

Chief towns and cities next our theme, 

An ample subject truly, 
Could we all traits that splendid seem, 

Note, and illustrate duly. 

Behold first in magnificence, 
VIEn'na reigning o'er them, 

The Emperor's fair residence, 

And splendour's bright emporium. 

Here fashion, taste, variety, 

Exhibit in due order; — 
And wealth with staid propriety, 

Resides within its border. 

1 Fyoo-ma. 



268 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here public buildings greet the view, 

Display' ng in various forms, 
To those of scientific gout, 
Rich Architectural charms. 

This city's beauties to portray, 

Would need of pens the ablest ; — 

Suffice it then, dear friends, to say, 
'Tis one of Europe's greatest. 

But apropos, while lingering here, 

One parting observation, — 
Three hundred and eighty thousand near, 

Vienna's population. 



Great mil'an next of Italy, 

Admired through many ages, 
Whose beauties all to specify, 

Would furnish many pages. 

Within a charming plain behold 

Its beautiful location, 
'Tween rivers 1 (by canals) which hold 

With this 2 communication. 

Lo, in the centre placed alone, 

A most superb Cathedral, 
Which hath (save Peter's church) we own, 

In Italy no equal. 

The splendid whole of marble fair, 

In Gothic Architecture, 
Presents an object grandly rare, — 

Bright scene of sacred lecture. 

Its columns, statues, all august, 

Exceed imagination; 
Whose very grandeur say we must 

Forego delineation. 

1 The Adda and the Tessino. 2 The city. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 269 

Here other structures quite sublime, 

Must e'er delight awaken, — 
And know, this town full many a time, 

By th' enemy was taken. 

Its suburbs, large in blooming state, 

Seem smiling all around, and 
Its population 's found of late, 

One hundred and eighty thousand. 

Lo Venice, of romantic view, 

E'er justly celebrated, 
Upon small Islands seventy-two, 

Superbly situated. 

Five hundred bridges, these unite 

The gay rialto charming, 
See to the rest superior quite, 

The whole rich marble forming. 

And several buildings great and grand, 

To fame's best sounds entitled, 
Within this noble city stand, 

Which seem on earth unrivalled. 

See palaces, and treasury, — 

St. Mark's Church, so capacious, 

Adorned in rich variety, — 

Few o'er the world more famous. 

This city's an Archbishop's see, 

Magnificent, convenient; 
And fortified, — in a degree, 

To tyranny unlenient. — 
Lo th' Arsenal, extending wide, 

Supplied with all expedience; 
In military strength and pride 

Commanding just obedience. 
Ere to the next we straight repair, 

(Her aid kind mem'ry lends us,) 



270 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

One hundred thousand breathe the air 
Here, by the latest census. 



Next claiming notice, trent we view, 

In Ty'rol situated; 
A town of much importance, too, — 

By some e'en venerated. 

For, reader, know, here once of old 
(In history thus found still,) 

The Boman, Popish Church did hold 
Its last great gen'ral council. 

Then many a learned rev' rend Lord 
Signed many a regulation; 

Full pious sure, tho' not in chord 
With Luther's reformation. 

Here stands a castle fair to view, 

A college and cathedral, 
With churches, convents, entre-nous, 

More than to paint we're able. 

Tho' traits quite picturesque appear, 

We waive delineation; 
But know ten thousand souls, or near, 

May be Trent's population. 

Fair Buda 'f Hun'gary, behold, 
In pride of good extension, — 

And fortified still, as of old, 
Commanding our attention: 

And lo its baths, both hot and cold, 
Demanding special mention. 

This city, once of eminence, 
(See history's true pages,) 

Had been of kings the residence 
In Hungary for ages. 

Here still the proud nobility, 
And honourable great men 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

Reside in all gentility; 

And its true pomp maintain tliem. 

Lo, on the Danube's eastern side, 
pesth, for some features, peerless, 

Extensive and well fortified, 
Important, fair, and fearless. 

Here stand, in due authority, 
The courts of judicature, — 

Here is. a University, 

Another splendid feature. 

Here is a royal palace, which 

This city finely graces, 
Whose decorations, nobly rich, 

The great and rare embraces. 

xind here are worthy merchants, who 
Still trade with many a nation; 

And more than thousands forty-two 
We find the population. 

See PRESBURG, famed, et-cetera, 
Where lies in stately keeping 

The kingdom's grand Regalia, 
Our highest plaudits seeking. 

'Twas in the sixteenth century, 

By royal declaration, 
Made capital of Hungary — 

Being suited by location. 

Here buildings are fine, to excess, 
With its cathedral found, and 

Its population, — more or less, — 
Not far from thirty thousand. 

Debret'zin, famed for commerce, see, 
And note its population, 1 

1 70,000. 



THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Know many more, in Hungary, 
Deserve high commendation. 

Ere from the Austrian capitals, 
Fair lemberg or Le'pold see, 

Where proudly strong two citadels, 
Repulsive, may behold we. 

This city's an Archbishop's See, 

Lo its cathedral spacious, 
With other buildings brilliantly, 

Exhibiting the famous. 

Be'ng noted for extensive trade, 
(Each sect and class uniting,) 

Here Jews, in thousands are, 'tis said, 
In affluence residing. 



face of the country, antiquities, curiosi- 
ties, ETC. 
Here, lofty mountains proudly soar, 

Of thundering storms quite heedless; 
The principal we've named before, 
And repetition's needless. 

In Hungary we also view, 

Some marshes quite extensive, — 

And two great plains, — in Europe, few 
Are seen so comprehensive. 

One's found more than three hundred 1 miles, 
The other 'bove one hundred, — 

Thus nature, in her wanton wiles, 

Ordained, — then looked, and wondered." 

Most of this charming territory, 

Consists of — in its beauties — 
The fertile plain of Lombardy, 

So meet for Ce'res' duties. 



350. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 273 

Two ample crops, or three appear, 

(When rightly cultivated,) 
To nobly crown, (each passing year,) 

This plain so celebrated. 

But from these scenes we must away, 

So picturesque and fruitful, — 
Some novel features, to portray, 

With pen, for ever truthful. 

The Austrian Climate's various, 

In winter, cold and storming, 
Throughout the districts mountainous, 

To a degree alarming! 

Know, in low parts — especially 

Around the Danube's borders, 
The summer's heat is painfully 

Contracted, in these quarters ; 

But note that, 'tween these grand extremes, 

Soft zephyrs whisper sweetly, 
And Sol sends forth his tempered beams, 

To ripen products meetly. 

Here the chief manufactures are 
Fine woollens, linens, silks, and 

Bright stuffs, all scarce inferior, 
To those of France or England. 

And here are other articles, 

The fruits of rich invention; 
Embellishing their domiciles, 

Too numerous to mention. 



ANTIQUITIES AND CURIOSITIES. 

Observe we find in Hungary, 
Well worthy of attention, 

Full many a curiosity, 
The chief of which we'll mention. 



274 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Lo Essek 1 Bridge, so wondrous, mind, 
The Drave and Danube over, — 

None greater may the cur'ous fiud, 
Tho' 'n every clime a rover, 

Continued 'tis eight miles in length, 
With judgment that amazes, 

And fortified (increasing strength,) 
At certain proper spaces. 

A bridge of boats, the Danube o'er, 
(Which many a connoisseur saw,) 

Lo half a mile in length or more, 
Between fair Pesth and Buda. 

The next our whole attention claims, 
This ranks among the old ones, — 

It being a bridge's grand remains, 
Erected by the Romans. 

This ruin 's distant from Belgrade', 

(In ancient grandeur pil-ed,) 
One score 2 Hungarian miles 'tis said, 
And thought to be unrivalled. 



A natural curiosity 

Likewise, this kingdom 's found in, 
A cavern extraordinary, 

Near Szelitze, in a mountain. 

This wondrous cave we'd fain explore, 
Its traits romantic mentiou, 

Did time permit, — nay even more, 
We'd note its vast dimension. 



GENERAL CHARACTER. 

The Austrians are complaisant, 
Tho' warlike and courageous, 

Esseg or Essek. 2 20. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE *J i 5 

In sciences quite conversant, 
And in fierce battle famous. 

Th' Hungarians are in general, 

Extremely well proportioned, 
Of modes and manners singular, 

Quite haughty and proud notioned. 

Brave, active, and intelligent, 

Like heroes of old story 
Regarding trade, quite indolent, 

Preferring deeds of glory. 

And their costume most strikingly, 

Displays their fair proportions, 
And gives a native dignity, 

According with their notions. 

Fur cap and cloak, (as buckled there,) 

The body tightly coated, 
Bestow the look en-militaire, 

For which this people's noted. 

Know to this stately character, 

There's an alloy unpleasing; 
Vindictive passions, all aver, 

Destroy each noble feeling. 

But glancing over all mankind, 

By shrewd experience aided, 
The brightest traits we often find, 

By gloomy tinctures shaded. 



KINGDOM OP PRUSSIA. 

Now Prussia's 1 fair kingdom see, 
Stretched with small interruption 

Across the north of Germany, 
But further from instruction. 

1 Pr. Proosla-ea. 



76 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Without being too particular, 
We'll sketch a feeble outline, 

Of boundaries irregular, 
As it appears in our time. 

First, Handover on north behold, 

With Mech'lenburg, the Baltic- 
East, Rus'sia, of aspect cold, 
And features quite romantic. 

Upon the soutli, we Sax'ony, 
And Aus'tria so large see, 

With minor states of Germany; 
West, Netherlands regard we. 

Regarding next its government, 
Monarchical, we find it, 

And absolute, as if the strength 
Of tyranny designed it. 

Religion Calvinism, tho' 

Not only tolerated, 
Are all the other sects, but know 

With honour duly treated. 

Meantime our duty calls to mind, 
This country's population; 

Near fifteen millions moderns find, 
By strict enumeration. 

In eighteen hundred and fifteen, 
This kingdom, as recounted, 

Formed into provinces, had been, 
Which have to ten amounted. 



Now, proper Prussia behold, — 
This, East, and West comprises, 

Where many a feature grandly bold, 
In stately beauty rises. 

East Prussia first claims our care, 
A province very charming, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 27 

Where stands chief ko'nigsberg^ so fair, 

The Pre'gel stream adorning. 
Then Mem'el, Fried'land, Ras'tenburg, 

Famed Til'sit, Bal'ga, We'lau, 
Fisch'hau v sen, El'bing, Bran'denburg, 

With Ins'terberg v , and Ey'lau. 

Lo dant'zic, on the Vis'tula, 

Of Prussia's western portion 
Chief town, chief port, et cetera, 
Some five miles, from the ocean. 

And quite important, we may view^ 
Famed Star'gard, Calni, Brauns'burg, 

Mari'enburg\ Oli'va, too, 

With Schlop'pe, Schwetz, and Stras'burg. 

To Prussian Poland, we advance, 

(Oft also termed Po'sen,) 
A province fair as meets the glance; 

Large, and important, know then. 

Chief po'sen, walled Sira'dia, — 

Famed Broui'berg, Lis'sa, see then, — 

Of aucient fame et cetera, 

Fair G-nes'na, oft styled Gne'sen. 

Still sojourning in Prus'sia, 

A province very famous, 
Attracts, — see pomera'nia, 

Flat, picturesque, and spacious, — 

Near Baltic, — on the southern side, — 

Its chief we may glance over, 
stettin', 1 so strongly fortified, 

Upon the river Oder. 

Then Wol'gast, U'seMoni, Coslin',- 
New Star'gard, high in fame, we 

1 Pr. Stet-teen'. * Pr. Cos-leen'. 

13 



!78 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

With Col'berg, Stral'sund, fair Wollin, 
iVnd famed Poltzin', here may see. 



Behold in famed sile'sia, 

(Our pleasure ground now forming,) 
Rich quarries, mines, et cetera, 

Fine lakes and rivers charming. 

This find we in divisions four, 

(Unnoting its' extension,) 
These we'll examine duly o'er, 

Then towns and cities mention. 

See bres'lau, 'n th* Oder (famed for length,) 

Fair O'els, Sa'gan, Glo'gau, 
Then Berns'stadt,Frey'stadt,Brieg,in strength, 

With Jau'er, Treb'nitz, Wo'lau. 

Next Op'peln, Neis'se 1 , Ro'senburg, 

Glatz, Ra'tibor* and Lu'bau; 
Famed Lig'nitz, New'stadt, Lo'wenburg, 

Then Ca'rolath, and Gu'rau. 

Now Rei'chenbach, and Oh'lau famed, 
With Land'shut, Rei'ner, Schweid / nitz, 

And Mun'sterburg shall here be named; 
The rest we waive, save Glieb'witz. 



Famed bran^enburg, young reader, see, 
Our present fair encampment, — 

Where, wonderful diversity, 
To beauty gives enchantment. 

This spacious province, so renowned, 

Of feature so decided, — 
Through modern changes may be found 

In portions five divided. 

In each are many towns of fame, 
Which merit loudest praises, — 

!Pr. Ni'seh. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 279 

As suits our rhyme, these shall we name, 
And waive distinctive phrases. 

First Berlin, chief town, on the Spree, — 

Next Frankfort, on the Oder ; 
Then north and south the Havel, we 

May Brandenburg glance over. 

This city of antiquity 

Still claims our admiration; 
And to this noted territ'ry 

Affords an appellation. 

Fair Pots / dam next arrests the sight, 
Famed Frein'waPde^ strong Spandau, 

Custrin' and Cras'sen, then delight, ' 
With Son'nenburg' and Bernau. 

Next Per'leburg and FaFkenberg, 
KaFbe, BoFzenburg, and then, lo, 

Fair Lands'berg\ Put'litz, Wittenberg', 
With Oderberg and Prenz'lo. 

We now to Prussian saxony 

Conduct our willing readers, 
A province gifted happily 

With many noble features. 

These may we not exhibit here, 

But only range in order, 
Best towns and cities which appear, 

In this important quarter. 

Behold, first to inspection held, 

In pride and strength erected, 
Fam'd mag'deburg, upon the Elbe, 

Then Er'furt, much respected. 

Fair HaFberstadt, high-fam'd, find we; 

Then Mer'seburg and Nauni'burg, 
With MuFhausen and Weis'sensee', 

Hall, Weis'senfels^ and Horn'berg. 



!80 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next Os'terwick^, famed Wit'tenberg, 

Burg, Lut'zen, Lang'ensaFza, 
Pretsch, Quer'furt, Schon'beck, Qued'linberg, 

Nord'haus^en, StoPberg, Salza. 



A portion of westpha'lia 

(Of moderate extension,) 
Belonging now to Prussia, 

Elicits our attention. 

Here many barren parts are found, — 
Some parts, for products famous, — 

And in its mountains mines abound, 
Productive, rich and spacious. 

Lo, munster, chief town, on the Aa, 

Placed proudly as reported, — 
For sieges famed, et cetera, 

And for fine buildings noted. 

Next A'rensberg, Min'den, Wick'-Duerstede', 
With Recklinghausen, note then, 

Ham, lla'vensburg, and Lu'denschied', 
Famed Pad'erborn, Salzko'ten. 

Important too, Soest, 1 Lem'gow, Schwelm, 
With Ha'gen, Lipp'stadt, Reit'berg, 

Plain, Biel'feld, Rhei'ne, War'den, Werl, 
Fam'd Dort'mund, Bock'um, Nien'berg. 

Here many others could we show, 
Which might the reader charm, 

None more we'll name, save Neu'stadt, know, 
Old time gives the alarm! 



Now to that part styled lower rhine 
The wandering spirit leads us, 

Where many traits superbly fine, 
Contribute much to please us. 

1 Pr. Sost. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 281 

See on the Rhine its chief, cologne', 

A city famed through ages; 
For size and buildings which alone, 

Might furnish theme for pages. 

Its charming vineyards, gardens rare, 

Delight still the beholder; 
All in perspective gleam so fair, — 

Few in importance older. 

Another which doth all excel, 

So splendidly located; — 
The spacious, fair Aix-la-Chap v elle', 

For treaties celebrated. 

Here monarchs in imperial state, 

Exhibited their glory; 
Whose annals bright e'en to this date, 

Adorn the page of story. 

Next at the conflux of the Rhine, 
And the Mo'selle\ a fair stream, 

See Cob'lentz, city nobly fine, 

Whose strength, all wondrous great deem ! 

Treves, still important, — Ba'charachV, 
With Reif ferschied', we may then, 

Observe, next Privy in, and An'dernach\ 
Famed Ott'weiller, Bonn, Ma'yen. 

Strong Ju'lich also here one sees — 
Then Dus'seldorf v , may note we, 

St. Groar, tho' small, — next Rens or Rees, 
So famed in ancient story; 

Near this, a curiosity 

Still stands respected greatly, 
A kind of throne which royalty 

Oft graced, in fashion stately. 
Two famous fortresses behold, 

Here claiming observation, 



282 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

As EhVenbreit'stein, Rhein'fels bold, 
Both strong to admiration. 



Lo neuf'chatei/ in Switzerland, 
Of this state now a portion, — 

Far, far detached, we understand, 
Tho' not by sea or ocean. 

Its capital and towns of fame, 
(Which Prussia now is owning,) 

With other traits we'll duly name, 
O'er Switzerland when roaming. 



PRINCIPAL SEA-PORTS, CHIEF CITIES, TOWNS, ETC. 

Lo Mem'el strong, and Kon'igsberg, — 

Then, others view in order, 
Fair El'bing, and Mari'enburg\ — 

And, lo, famed Pil'lau's harbour. 

Next Dant'zic in importance high, 
Strong Col'berg, and fair An'clam, 

With Stral'sund spacious, meet the eye, 
Stettin' then large and handsome. 



The grand metropolis first see 
The pride of this fair nation, 

Fam'd ber'lin on the river spree, 
In beauty of location. 

As in all chiefs of eminence, 
That we've already noted, 

Here artists in full elegance, 
Their various talents sported. 

Few cities o'er all Germany, 

Elicit more attention, — 
For beauty, strength, style, polity, 

Fine buildings and extension. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 283 

Here decked in sacred pageantries, 

Are houses of devotion — 
With many stately palaces, 

Superior in proportion. 

Here splendid manufactories 

Are found in every quarter, — 
And schools, with many libraries. 

All of superior order. 

Still truth endeavouring to procure, 
The willing muse has numbered, 

(A famous population, sure,) 

Of thousands, full three hundred. 

Next claiming high eulogium, 

Which might adorn our pages; 
Lo dant'zic, the emporium 

Of Prussia's trade for ages. 

Located advantageously, 

; Tis famed for navigation, — 
And oft this town courageously, 

Repelled a bold invasion. 

See kon'igsberg, once capital, 

Of Prussia, still commended, 
For commerce — trade in general, — 

And many buildings splendid. 



Then lo, so truly emiuent, 

Fair bres'lau on the Oder, 
Presenting the magnificent; — 

Delighting the beholder. 

Here streets, and streams, attract the eye 
And public squares so spacious, 

With splendid mansions reared full high, 
And churches quite capacious. 

But vainly here the muse essays 
To give an ample notion; — 



284 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The pencil ever best portrays, 
Strict beauty, and proportion. 



Next El'berfeldt, Cologne' or Conn, 
Famed Mag'deburg, — and lo then, 

Stetten' with Dus'seldorf Bar'men, Bonn, 
Aix-La-Chapelle' and Po'sen. 

Last-named, a famous Bishop's See, 

Has a superb cathedral, 
Likewise a university, 

Which but a few can equal. 

Its castle, in importance high, 

Upon an isle located, 
Within the Warta, we descry, 

(A river celebrated.) 

Its suburbs fine deserve regard, 

So charming, so extensive; 
Where noble buildings quite reward 

Who prize the proud expensive. 

Omitting many features rare, 

One closing observation : 
Full thirty thousand, some declare, . 

Is Posen's population. 

Then famous Pots'dam also see, 

Upon an isle located; 
Formed by the Havel, and the Spree, 

This city's highly rated. 

Here are some features eminent, 
Which claim our plaudits greatly : 

Here are some buildings elegant, 
Magnificent and stately. 

Here, in the market-place, behold 
(Whose height occasions marvel,) 

An obelisk, since days of old, 
Hewn out of precious marble. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 285 

Here statues see of sovereigns, 

Who swayed the sceptre fairly ; 
And in the field, 'mongst veterans, 

Repulsed the foemen bravely. 
Here stands a church of noble height, 

And liberal dimension, 
Whose marble pulpit doth invite 

The traveller's attention. 
'Neath this, without vain pageantries, 

(Read Prussia's ancient story:) 
Great Frederick in his coffin lies, 

Enwrapped in martial glory. 
We other towns important find, 

Of aspect fair, unsombre, 
"Whose brightest traits we'll bear in mind, 

Yet silently pass over. 



COMMERCE, ETC. 

Most of this country's moist and cold, 

Owing (thus have some explain-ed,) 
To gloomy forests, large and old, 

And marshes never drain-ed. 
All parts can't boast productions fine, 

But very fertile, know then, 
Are countries ly'ng about the Rhine, 

Sile'sia and IVsen. 
The stores of corn, every year 

Seem bordering on redundance; 
Sheep, horses, oxen, game, and deer, 

Are found in great abundance. 
The lakes and rivers here afford, 

In numbers that surprises, 
Fine fish, to grace the festive board, 

Of various sorts, and sizes. 
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286 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But here no minerals abound, 

Of much consideration, — 
Save amber, which indeed is found, 

Profuse to admiration. 

And this, most justly Prussia's boast, 

Is chiefly, as relat-ed, 
Found in coal-mines, and on the coast, 

Near where the Baltic laves it. 

This precious substance, clear and firm, 

So highly estimated, 
From vitriol's produced, we learn, 

And oil, coagulated. 

Chief Prussian manufactures are 
Silk, cotton, linen, broadcloth, 

With charming damask, rich and rare, 
By taste's own finger all wrought. 

And in the great chief city, we 

(Above all other places) 
Find a superb variety 

Of gold and silver laces. 

And mirrors, which reflect with truth, 
(By contrast finely aided,) 

The sunny smiles of early youth, 
Or ancient beauty faded. 

And here are manufactured, know, 

Rich tapestry, decided, 
In beauty, strength, — in all, as tho' 

Minerva's self presided. 

Far distant from the native shore, 
Are sent to each known nation, 

These, with productions named before, 
All high in estimation. 



This country's commerce, by degrees, 
Is wondrously increasing; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

Its skilful tars traversing seas, 
"With viailance unceasing. 



■GENERAL CHARACTER. 

Kegarding education, then, 

Prussia's still refining — 
All learned arts improving in, 

Full iriany states outshining. 

We by their law established, see 

Good schools, throughout all places: 

And a fine university, 

Each splendid city graces. 

Lo those of Ber'lin, Bres'lau, Bonn, 
Halle, Kon'igsberg, moreover, 

Forgetting: not that famous one 
Of Frank'fort-on-the-0'der\ 

This country has produced a few 
Of talents rare and shining, 

Whose varied works high wonder drew, 
Such strength and wit combining. 

Of these bright men, Copernicus, 
Wolff, — and to mem'ry dearer, — 

Famed Miiller, with Cluverius, . 
We may present the reader. 

And him who on the brightest spot, 

Or fairest page of fame shone, — 
Great Frederick, who'll ne'er be forgot, 

Being scholar, warrior, statesman. 
In martial fields he conquered foes, 

In council, worthy sages; 
And in the hours of calm repose, 

Produced most learned pages. 



In general the Prussians an 
Robust of constitution, 



288 THE JUVENILE TOURIST ) OR, 

Industrious, and brave in war, 

Possessing resolution : 
But here the muse, to roam afar, 

Commands a brief conclusion. 



KINGDOM OF BAVARIA. 

bava'ria, — but note the date, 1 
Which should not be neglected, — 

Was, know, into a kingdom great 
By Bonaparte erected. 

In portions two 2 behold this state, 

By nature's hand divided, — 
Again, in subdivisions eight, 

As law or power decided. 

Its present mode of policy, 

That form, some deem the wisest; 

Videlicet, a monarchy, 

Restrained by laws the mildest. 

Religion, Roman Catholic, 

By many termed the true one, 

And by (perhaps) each fanatic, 
Preferred to any new one. 

But liberal is found the same, 

Regarding toleration; 
To civil rights, have equal claim 

All sects within the nation. 

And millions five, but not above, 

By recent calculation, 
Some writers famed affirm, is now 

Bavaria's population. 

11806. 

2 The principal boundaries of the larger portion are Wur- 
teniburg, Tyrol, and Bohemia. The smaller, called the 
Palatinate, lies west of the Rhine, and north of France. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OE EUROPE. 289 

Its portions, next we hold to view, 
Rhine, Low'r and Upper Main, then, 

With Low'r and Upper Dan'ube, too, 
Famed Re'zat, User, Re'gen. 



bava'ria's towns, by few excelled, 

Deserve our best attention j 
Of beauty quite unparalleled, 

Are those we first shall mention. 

Lo mt/nich, the metropolis, 

Upon the river i'ser, — 
None find we here more populous, 

Or to importance nearer. 

By large canals, of beauty rare, 

Its streets are intersected — 
And no part of this city fair 

Appears by art neglected. 

Now Ratisbon' the muse admires — 
To Bay'reuth next we'll wander; 

To Aus'burg, Wurz'burg, Ans'pach, Spires, 
To Pas'sau then, e'en grander. 

See Nu'remberg\ strong In'golstadt\ 
Roth, Kon'igsbcrg and Ani'berg; 

Strong Brau'nau, Weil'heim, Im'merstadt, 
Burghau'sen, Lan'dau, Lands'berg. 

Strong Do'nawert v , and Pa'penheim, 
With Rot'tenberg, strong Shar'ding, 

Fair Land'shut, Eich'staclt, and Blen'heim, 
A village worth regarding; 

Where, in the good queen Anne's mild reign, 

(Peruse old England's story,) 
The famous Maryborough 1 did obtain 

Undying, martial glory. 

1 Pr. Mal-bro. 



!90 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here many more of wealth, and fame, 
And traits of striking beauty, 

We must pass o'er, nor even name, 
Tho' meriting our dut}^. 



FACE OF THE COUNTRY, ETC. 

Full mountainous, we must allow, 
Appears its southern portion; 

The rest quite flat, but raised above 
The level of the ocean. 

Regarding soil, parts, we observe, 
Quite sterile and unfruitful; 

But many, which high praise deserve, 
For varied crops so useful. 

Know, very little they export, 

Or send across the ocean; 
But all that's needful for support, 

They have in same proportion. 

The natives are (all they require 
For nature's wants sustaining, — 

Or that might luxury desire) 
From nature's self obtaining. 

Nor shall we pass unheeding those 

Fair lineaments of nature, 
Its charming lakes, which sure compose 

The most delightful feature. 

The Chiern'see, lo, and tli' Am'ersee, 
Whence o'er the hills we wander, 

To'ards Switzerland's precincts, to see 
Lake Constance in its grandeur. 



Ere closing quite, shall mention we, 

The state of education ; 
Here each great university 

Elicits admiration. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 291 

Lo that of Mu'nich, high, in faine ; 

As travelers have reported, — 
Observe that Wurz'burg's is the same, 

Then Er'lang's 1 see, as noted. 

Here are established many schools, 
(The true means to assist them,) 

According to the Prussian rules, 
Which form a noble system. 



KINGDOM OE HANDOVER. 

Our next concern, the boundaries 

Of hanover to mention, 
Its situation, properties, 

Content or full extension. 

With many traits of character, 
Which doth this state adorn ; — 

And know, young friends, in Hanover 
King George the first 2 was born. 

Being- on the north of Germany, 
Behold the German Ocean — 

With th' Elbe, chief northern boundary . 
Of this important portion. 

Next bounding th' east, we Prussia view, 
And bounding south side, partly; 

Then on south-east, Hessc-Cass'el, too, 
Whilst Hol'land west, regard we. 

Composed of duchies, high in fame, 

And minor parts we find it ; 
Which into provinces again 

Are fitly subdivided. 

Omit we'll, — as unheeding care, — 
Their number, names, and so forth; 

1 Or Er'langen. , 2 Of England. 



292 . THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But all best towns, and cities fair 
Promiscuously hold forth. 

Lo han 'over, the capital, 
Upon the Leine located, — 

For features fair in general, 
Still very highly rated. 

And, know, 'tis first in eminence, 
For ages rendered famous, — 

Here stands the royal residence, 
So elegant and spacious. 

This city, planned most handsomely, 

Is crescent-like in form; 
And buildings, prime of masonry, 

Its finest streets adorn. 

Here are small manufactories, 

Superior, in some cases, 
Producing choice varieties 

Of gold and silver laces. 

And tastefully are carried on 

Some more which might delight us; 

But here we must not tarry long, 
As other parts invite us. 



See quite important Hil'des v heim N , 

Zell, Got'tingen, and Em'den, 
Stade, Klaus'thal, Lune'burg, Boch'enheim', 

With Os'naburg and Yer'den. 

Fair Ein'bach, Ni'en'haus, next regard, 
Then Bent'heim, Schut'tarf, Mep'pen, 

Strong Har'burg, Gos'lar, Bre'menvord v , 
And the famed Closter-sev'en. 

Others of note are Ot'tersburg", 

Grund, Diep'holtz, Ha'meln, "Win'sen, 

Leer, Hoy 'a, Mun'den, Rot'enburg, 
Famed Au'rick, Pei'na, Lin'gen. 



• THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 293 

GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, POPULATION OF HANO- 
VER. FACE OF THE COUNTRY, ETC. 

Fair handover had been, — 'tis plain, — 

The patrimonial portion 1 
Of England's Kings, since George (to reign 

O'er Britain,) crossed the ocean. 2 

This did they govern as their own, 

For many years' duration, 3 — 
But know a queen on England's throne 

Can't claim this toleration. 

The next male heir of England may, 

By Hanover's Constitution; 
The princely sceptre proudly sway, 

To their entire exclusion. 

Unaltered shall remain this law, 

Or prudent regulation ; 
Whilst the good queen Victoria 

Reigns o'er the British nation. 

Lutheran the established creed, 

But all denominations, 
By tolerance, are fairly freed, 

From all undue privations. 

This country's population must, 
Like other traits be minded, — 

One million and three quarters just, 
Last census seems to find it. 



At duty's call we hold to view, 

For general inspection, 
Unprejudiced, this country 's true 

Or natural complexion. 

Of fertile districts it can't boast, 
Xor fields of verdant seeming, — 

Or dominion. 2 In 1714. 3 Till 183; 



294 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Large woods, and marshes drear, the most, 
Of its rough face concealing. 

5Tet that some parts redeem its name, 
And rank it in full grandeur, 

With German states, of wealth and fame, 
We may assert, with candour. 

For many spots a garb assume, 
To cheer the general prospect, — 

As glances bright, and smiles illume, 
By turns, a homely aspect. 

Large barren heaths the north supply, 
Of features dark and gloomy; 

But southern valleys charm the eye, 
Oft marked with blooming beauty. 

This country seems almost a plaiu, 
But see the Hartz, rude mountains, 

Which quite diversify the same, 
With forests large, and fountains. 

In south of Hanover we find, 

This mountain tract located ; 
For features grand and cur'ous mind, 

Most justly celebrated. 

Here trees majestic proudly grow, 
And here are caves tremendous, — 

And claiming admiration, lo ! 

The Blocksberg mount stupendous. 

Its lofty summit's noble height, 
A prospect vast commanding, 

Eight thousand square miles, — such a sight, 
An eagle's eye demanding! 

Magnetic rocks, et cetera, 

Likewise these mounts adorn, — 

With much of rare minutia3, 
At nature's bidding born. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 295 

All o'er this country, mines we view, 

Still wealthy stores revealing, 
Much annu'lly, the revenue, 

Of Hanover increasing. 



state of Education, character, etc. 
We'll state of education see, 

By acc'racy reminded, / 

Here's one great university : 

In Got'tinsjen we find it. 



a 



By second George 1 'twas founded in— 
(Here rhyme the date refuses,) 

Chronology will point out when, 
To him who such peruses. 

But note, this fair establishment, 
Long flourished in full beauty, 

Each member, (no false compliment,) 
Excelling in his duty. 

Thro' causes great and critical, 
It has of late, declined much, — 

But versed in naught political, 
We leave still undefined such. 

Many a fine academy, 

In Hanover we view then, 
Where sciences, in harmony, 

Each lib'ral mind illumine. 

And numberless inferior schools, 
Are founded by the prudent, 

Where elements or early rules, 
Are taught each humble student. 

The German, general character, 
This people quite suffices, 

1 Of England. 2 1734. 



296 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Tho' in some traits, a few aver, 
It quite superior rises. 



KINGDOM OF WIRTEMBERG. 

'Tween Baden, and Bavaria, see 
Small wur'temburg located, 

In the south-east of Germany, 
More shall forthwith be stated. 

Into a kingdom was this state 

By Bonaparte erected; 
This Obelisk 1 reveals the date, 

As naught should be neglected. 

Eight thousand square miles, or about, 
This handsome tract comprises; 

Within whose limits, reigns, no doubt, 
Importance that surprises. 

And tho' so moderate in extent, 

(Not in consideration,) 
It has, to this all must assent, 

A wondrous population. 

Two millions and one half appear, 
By some late census-taking, 

To be the population here, 
Full accurately making. 

Lutheran 's the established creed, 
And lo, to heavenward aiming, 

The modest clergy, right indeed; 
No vain distinctions claiming. 

Humility we must accord, 

The garb, should all be wearing, 

Whose mission is to preach the word;- 
For earth's gay toys uncaring. 

i 1806. ■ 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. k 297 

Its capital, fair stut'gard, see 

Near branch of Neckar seated, 
Whose beauty and variety, 

Should be with judgment treated. 

Its ancient castle, palace bright, 

By art embellished rarely, 
With more fair structures charm the sight; 

Being elegant and stately. 

And here behold a library, 

In all its bearings famous, 
Throughout the states of Grerinany, 

Few find we more capacious. 

Some useful manufactures here, 

Likewise attract attention, 
As stockings, silks, and ribands dear; 

With more than we can mention. 

Here suburbs gay, and vineyards fine, 

And gardens quite enchanting, 
Elicit praise the most sublime; 

Devoid of silly vaunting. 

Lo, Ulm city, B,eut'lingen, 

The handsome noted Heil'bron, 

With Er'bach, Kirch'berg, Tu'bingen, 
And Schorn'dorf strong, — the Kerns on. 

Next Oh'ringen and Mer'gentheini^; 

Then Wild'bad so delighting, 
Whose celebrated warm baths seem, 

The crowd, for-e'er inviting. 



FACE OF THE COUNTRY, STATE OF EDUCATION, ETC. 

No state of Germany displays 

A finer general aspect; 
Or more deserves our sterling praise, 

Than this, lo ! every prospect ! 



298 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

All charms the eye, whilst glancing o'er 

This portion of creation; 
By nature fair, but owing more 

To skilful cultivation. 

The gazer, woods and mountains too, 

May rest his weary eyes on; 
When happen these to bound the view, 

By forming the horizon. 

Oft forests large, and mountains high, 
Present a rather drear glance; 

But here they serve to beautify, 
The ge-ne-ral appearance. 

The climate mild, salubrious, 

Improves the constitution; 
The soil its crops luxurious, 

Pours forth in rich profusion. 

Here 's grain e'en to satiety, 

The chief of which is corn; 
And seeds in rich variety; — 

Free gifts, from plenty's horn. 

Here 's also fruit, — in mellow prime, 
The pliant branches stooping, — 

And here abounds superior wine, 
To cheer the heart, when drooping. 

Green, spacious pastures here are seen, 

And game, in wild profusion; 
Salt springs, (and mines, which long have been 

Worked by stout resolution.) 



Lo, next the University, 

In Tu'bingen located, 
Where many youths, of high degree, 

Are nobly educated. 

Here science bright illumes the mind, 
And quite assisting nature, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 299 

Doth of each latent talent find, 
The most distinctive feature. 

Then, marked by strong intelligence, 

The people of this nation, 
Are striding fast to excellence, 

Through useful information. 



KINGDOM OF SAX'ONY. 

We now approach proud sax'oxy, 
Fair theme of many pages, — 

In Europe's general history, 
Being noted during ages. 



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By Prussia and Bohe'mia, 

Behold this state surrounded, — 

Being small, compact, et cetera, 
These principally bound it. 

The parts of ancient Saxony, 
Now in this state comprised, 

Are into circles properly, 
By treaties late divided. 

Ha'ing each a famous capital, 
Well meriting a plaudit; 

These shall we name in general, 
With many less exalted. 

This had been an electorate, 
Till Bonaparte did mould it 

Into a kingdom, — mind the clate, 1 - 
As such we still behold it. 

Tho' long has held its sovereign, 
The old creed, — we 've a notion 

The Lutheran, more modern, 
Prevails throughout this portion. 

1 1806. 



oOO THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Three millions, they inform us, 
Is 'bout the population; 

Esteemed the most industrious, 
All o'er the German nation. 



Some cities here surpassing great, 

Our admiration raises; 
Fain would we these delineate, 

With tints of truthful praises. 

See dres'den, the Metropolis, 
The beautiful, the charming, 

The opulent, the populous, 
The spacious Elbe adorning. 

Well has it been by many named, 
The Flo'rence of the nation, 

In Germany, this being so famed, 
And worthy admiration. 

Here, this, like that in Italy, 

Is scene of grand chef-d'-oeuvres, 

Produced in high sublimity, 
By art's adroit Manoeuvres. 

In sculpture, and Enamelling, 
Here, th' efforts of bright genius, 

Seem, all, to high perfection bring, — 
How ! such exertions please us ! 

In its great gallery behold, 

Of paintings a selection, 
Superb as science e'er did mould, — 

Consummate in perfection. 

Its royal library contains, 

Of volumes, a collection; 
Fine as produced, best human brains,- 

All great without exception. 

With mirrors in variety, 

Here ; s found, surpassing fine, a, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 801 

Bright sort of porcelain, well known by 

The name of Dres'den china. 
Its public buildings all display 

Magnificence and beauty, — 
Its smiling suburbs, blooming gay, 

Claim en passant our duty. 

Great leip'sic next demands our cares, 

Being quite the first in trading, — 
But chiefly noted for its fairs, 

Where fancy 's e'er parading. 
Where leads she, all in glitter'ng strings, — 

For e'en th' imagination 
Can't picture more delightful things, 

Than greet the observation. 

Then to these annually repair, 

From many a foreign nation, 
Great multitudes in joy to share 

The pleasures they occasion. 

In eighteen hundred and fourteen, 

(This, history discloses,) 
Here was a battle fought, between 

The powerful allied forces, 
And famed Napoleon; then, as seen, 

Pushed to his last resources. 

This scene, know, rendered Leipsic's name 
All o'er the globe distinguished; 

But left the Corsican's bright flame 
Awhile almost extinguished ! 

Here suburbs grand observe we may, 

Which pleasure daily walks in; 
Yet from these scenes we must away 

To Chem'nitz, Frey'burg, Baut'zen. 

Strong Voight'berg see, and Schie'benberg, 
For mines so highly rated. 
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302 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Famed Plauen, Zwick and Al'tenberg, 
For tin so celebrated. 

Here Wurt'zen, Meis'sen may be seen, 
With Reich'enbach, and Gor'litz, 

Mari'anburg and Wol'kenstein, 
Fair Schel'lenburg and Zob'litz. 

The climate's mild and healthful here, — 
The soil, when naught opposes, 

(Save the Bohemian limits near,) 
Luxuriant gifts discloses. 

Its spacious mines rich stores unfold, — 
Iron and lead abound here; 

E'en silver bright, and precious gold 
Are sometimes soue;ht and found here. 



Know, literature in Saxony 
Has long been duly rated; 

Each useful branch being happily 
And fitly cultivated. 

Here works of art successfully 

Are daily prosecuted; 
And in no part of Germany 

More ably executed. 

The Saxons are in general, 
(A fact indeed restating,) 

For industry proverbial, — 
Contentment still creating. 

And minor features various, 
Conjoined, importance raise; 

OBut time, like rhyme imperious, 
Forbids all further praise. 



MINOR GERMAN STATES. 

The minor states of Germany 
We'll visit next in order; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 303 

Resolved all fair and great to see, 
Within its spacious border. 

The Grand-duchy of ba'den must 

Receive our first attention, — 
'Tween Wirt'euiberg and Rhine we just 

Behold its full extension. 

This long was a Margra'viate, 

Unused to novel changements, 
Till yielding, at a modern date, 

To Bonaparte's arrangements. 

Into a Grand-duchy was, then, 1 
This famous portion formed, — 

Divided into circles ten, 
Each by fair traits adorned. 

These circles apropos we'll name, — 
Lo Dan'ube, Lake, and Wei'sen, 

Murg, Kin'zig, Nec'kar, Entz, 2 and Main, 
With Ol'denwald and Trei'sam. 

Its fairest towns we'll mention here, 
As suits our rhyme the order, — 

Promiscu'sly these shall appear 
To the precise regarder. 

Famed carls'ruhe, 3 seat of government, 

Our muse meantime engages, 
Where buildings most magnificent 

Still fascinate who gazes. 

The ducal palace, regally 

Commands still strict attention — 

With structures more, where masonry 
Disputed not dimension. 

Next claiming care, see fair Man'heim', 
And Frei'burg, of importance, 

1 In 1809. 2 Pfuiz-and-Entz. 3 Pr. Karls-roo. 



304 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

With Ba'den, 1 noted in th' extreme, 
Then Hei'delberg and Con'stance. 

More than five thousand 2 square miles, know, 

This territory containeth ; 
And then one million 3 souls, or so, 

The number it sustaineth; 
And each sect here, in fearless show, 

Its favourite creed maintaineth. 

Most fertile is this little state 

In wine, hemp, flax and corn, 
And various fruits, in numbers great, 

Its orchards fair adorn. 

And here superior fish abound; 

And springs of mineral water, 
Diffusing health to all around, 

Are seen in every quarter. 



HESSIAN TERRITORY. 

Lo, in the west of Germany, 
In goodly stretch extended, 

The Hesse/ or Hes'sen territory, 
For many traits commended. 

This famous tract is into three 
Fair portions subdivided, 

Each being a principality, 
By its own sovereign guided. 



hesse-cas'sel state, our first to view, 
(Ruled by a Prince-Elector,) 

Is reckoned fiue, tho' small 'tis true, 
By every shrewd inspector. 

1 Ba'den or Ba'den-Ba'den. 2 5,600. 

3 One million and a quai'ter. 4 Pr. Hess 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OE EUROPE. 305 

This tract, so flourishing throughout, 

Is high in estimation — 
Eight hundred thousand, or about, 

Here find a habitation. 

Fair cas'sel, chief town of the state, 

Upon the Ful'da famed, see — 
Full populous, of beauty great, 

Quite regular and stately. 

Its palace, gardens, cabinet, 

Elicit all attention; 
With various features eminent, 

Too numerous to mention. 

Some charming manufactures here, 

Claim highest admiration ; 
And five-and-twenty thousand near 

We find its population. 

Here more of note and consequence 
The willing muse still may show, — 

Famed for strength, beauty, opulence, 
Lo Mar'burg, Ful'dau, Ha'nau. 



hesse-darmstadt see, our next to name, 

Admired for shades peculiar, 
Grand-duchy now is styled the same, 

Grand-duke, its sovereign ruler. 
This, like the last-named state, is fair, 

And merits commendation; 
Possessing features quite as rare, 

And near same population. 
Its chief-town, darmstadt, on the Rhine, 

Like those we've named before it, 
Is spacious, populous, and fine; 

Ha'ing buildings great, all o'er it. 
Full twenty thousand souls, or more, 

This capital enliven, 



306 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And various traits unnamed before, 
Its handsome aspect brighten. 

Mentz, in importance similar, 

Upon the Rhine located, 
Is fine, tho' not quite regular, 

And strongly barricaded. 

Now, Giessen also fortified, 
Deserves an observation, — 

Upon th' Lahn, in strength and pride, 
Behold its situation. 



hesse-hombero, tho' of small extent, 

Yet merits much attention; 
Then if th' unwearied muse assent, 

We'll some good features mention. 

This, trifling in importance' scale, 

Is by a prince controll-ed, 
Styled Landgrave, and within its pale, 

Are some good laws oft moulded. 

Young reader lo, whilst glancing o'er, 

Near Frankfort, its location ; 
And, mind you, thousands twenty-four 

Is deemed its population. 

Small homberg, chief town of the same, 
(Which each fit purpose answers,) 

Has some few traits which merit fame, 
And here are manufactures. 

Lo! iron, glass, et cetera, 

Held high in estimation, 
With more, which might attention draw, 

If not high admiration. 



Now justly, be it here remarked, — 
— Forgetful not of aspect, — 

Each portion of the Hessian tract, 
Presents a pleasing prospect. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 30' 

Nor pass we hence, the surface, clime, 

And soil not duly treating, 
Each being accounted very fine, 

That 's generally speaking. 

Much of its face seems mountainous, 

Yet fit for cultivation 
Are portions, which quite bounteous, 

Produce grand vegetation. 

Here mountain-groves best wood supply, 

Around in every quarter, — 
And minerals delight the eye, 

Where'er we choose to saunter. 

Bright silver, marble, iron, salt, 

Here merit our attention, 
With copper, pit-coal, and cobalt, 

And more, we need not mention. 



NASSAU. 

The Duchy small of Nassau, know, 

Arrests our observation; 
Its fairest traits we'll duly show, 

First noting situation. 

Placed in the west of Germany, 
The Hessian country joins it; — 

Unhelped by minute or degree, 
By marking this you'll find it. 

This state is famed for min'ral springs, 

The virtue of whose waters, 
In multitudes grand strangers brings, 

From Europe's var'ous quarters. 

Of these, the greatest may be had, 

The chief or most resorted, 
At Schwal'bach, Ems, and Schlan'gen-bad, 

Where fashion 's proudly sported. 



308 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

See wies'baden 1 the capital, 
For style and buildings stately, 

And for its waters mineral, 
The rest excelling fairly. 

Beligion Protestant, no doubt; 

(All sects have toleration,) 
Four hundred thousand or about, 

They deem the population. 

mech'lenburg. 
Placed in the north of Germany, 

Upon the Baltic bordering, 
Behold this principality, 

Two separate branches forming. 

First in importance, lo schwe v rin', 
That portion most attracting; 

Here many features may be seen, 
Our plaudits best exacting. 

Those various striking traits that might 

Long rivet our attention, 
We may not here exhibit quite, 

Nor note we, the dimension. 

Its population doth amount, 

(Strict truth the muse would fain show,) 
To half a million or about, — 

The learned Thompson says so. 

schwe'rin' chief town, on SchweVin' Lake, 

To all superior is far, — 
Yet must we now strict notice take, 

Of Gus'trow city, Wis'mar. 

Great Bos'tock, near the Baltic view, 

Upon the river War'now, 
Strong, populous, fair, spacious too, 

And famed for commerce also. 

1 Or Wis-ba / dea. 



THE POETTCAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 309 

Now to small stre'litz, — next our theme — 
The muse with pleasure has come, 

Which find we held in high esteem, 
Ha'ing many features handsome. 

To thee, young reader, be it known, 
This was the home of Charlotte, 

Ere wafted to Great Britain's throne, 
And robes of Gold and Scarlet. 

Being consort to King George the third, 1 

This Queen (peruse her story) 
From Stre'litz hastened 'tis averred, 

To share this monarch's glory. 

Regarding population here, 

The number of God's creatures 
Six hundred thousand doth appear, — 

But to some other features. 

new stre'litz chief and capital, 

Mid pleasant Lakes located; 
See, large, well built in general, 

And thickly populated. 

Here many traits we might perceive, 

Which pass we must un noting; 
Tho' much we say, yet much we leave 

Unmentioned — how provoking ! 

The aspect in particular 

Of this state merits praises, 
Ha'ing many features singular, 

W r hich gratify who gazes. 

'Tis charmingly diversified 

By happy strokes of nature, — 
And 'tis by art quite beautified 

In eyery private feature. 

1 George in., of England. 
14* 



310 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here numerous flocks of sheep abound, 
A beauteous wool producing ; 

Here horses fine are also found, 
With swine, as useful proving; 

And game, in all wild parts around, — 
The sportsman still amusing. 



BRUNS'WICK. 

The well known state of Brunswick next, 

In consequence and order, 
We choose at present for our text, 

Or theme, if you would rather. 

This territory doth comprise, 

Some districts separated, — 
Each quite detached from t' other lies, 

All pleasantly located. 

In Hanover and Saxony, 

And on their bounds or border, 

These portions chiefly we descry, 
Arranged in proper order. 

Protestant the established creed, 
But other names are found, — and 

The population doth exceed 

Two hundred and fifty thousand. 

Its chief town as the Duchy named, 

On th' Oc'ker situated, 
Is strongly fortified, high famed, 

And duly estimated. 

Here buildings fair attract the eye, 
See churches and cathedral; — 

The Ducal Palace nobly high, — ■ 
With aspect truly regal. 

And several manufactories, 
Which t' eminence advance, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 311 

With fairs, of great celebrity, 
Its consequence enhance. 

Next in this Duchy we discern, 

Strong Wol'fenbuttel stately, — 
Here Helm'stadt then a fair concern, 

With Neu'stadt too, we may see. 



SAXE- WEIMAR. 

In same locality we find 

This Grand Duchy, — compos-ed 
Of many parts detached, and mind 

Here are some features noted. 

These portions all we ascertain, 
A grand extent comprises, 

And of inhabitants contain, 
A number that surprises. 

Fair wei'mar capital we sec, 

On the Ilni situated, 
The Athens once of Germany, 

This was denominated. 

Its Ducal Palace elegant 

A Library famed holds forth; 

With a delightful Cabinet 

Of Medals, Coins, and so forth. 

Here education flourishes 
In all its varied forms, — 

Here science all encourages, 

Who prize her winning charms. 

Ten thousand mortals, some affirm, 
Its number reckoned fairly, 

It may be more, for oft, we learn 
That populations vary. 

Next Ei'senach and Je'na, lo, 
Quite famous, we've a notion; 



112 THE JUVENILE TOURIST j OR, 

With Al'stadfc, Neu'stadt, ITme-riau, 
Each chief of some small portion: 

Here others are important, know, 
To waive which, now the motion. 



GRAND-DUCHY OF OLDENBURG. 

See ol/denburg of Germany, 

Which the North Sea approaches — 

South portion of this handsomely, 
On Hanover encroaches. 

Full many parts compose this state, 
Like others we did mention ; 

These strictly to delineate, 

Would long demand attention. 

The government, a monarchy, 
In proper form restricted, — 

Its rank or title, Grand-duchy, 
Thus, has last treaty fixed it. 

Lutheran, the established creed, 

But all have toleration, — 
And many thousand souls, indeed, 

Compose the population. 1 

See Ol'denburg, the capital, 
Whose many striking features, 

Present an aspect general, 

Might please our gentle readers. 

Behold the ducal residence, 
Commanding still to laud it, — 

St. Lam'bert's Church, whose elegance 
Elicits next a plaudit. 

Here Ol'denburg's counts eminent, 
(All earthly pageant over,) 

i 240,000. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 313 

Lie 'neath their native element, 
In final rest to moulder. 

AncHo, so strangely curious, 
Their tombs in grand extension; 

With features quite too numerous 
In our details to mention. 

This town is strongly fortified, 

Five thousand population; — ■ 
But other scenes we've now descried, 

Meet for delineation. 

Fair Del'menhorst* appears in view, 

With Je'ver and Knip'hau'sen, 
(A famous town and sea-port, too,) 

Strong Vech'ta, Wil'deshau v sen. 

Eu v tin', which in Holstein is found, 

Here merits to be heeded, — 
And Birk'enfeld, for fairs renowned, 

By Prussia fairly ceded. 



SAXE-CO BURG, ETC. 

Behold us with alacrity, 

(Kept by the muse still roaming,) 
In co'burg principality, 

Each happy feature noting. 

At the south-west extremity 

Of Saxony, as stated, 
We find in full sublimity, 

This little state located. 

A word respecting government, 
This asterisk* explaineth, — 

Some other features prominent 
To mention yet remaineth. 



* It is styled constitutional monarchy. 



314 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The state religion Protestant, 

But no sect here abuses, — 
All generously tolerant, — 

Each follows that he chooses. 
Nine hundred square miles, some declare, 

This little state containeth, 
Including every portion fair 

Which to the same pertaineth. 
And, reader, note, whilst glancing here, 

(Fain would we still enlighten,) 
Six hundred thousand — very near — 

This portion small enliven. 
Fair co'burg, chief or capital, 

Upon the Itsch located, 
We find for traits remarkable, 

Like other chiefs high-rated. 
Lo college, fort, and palace bright, 

Still challenging attention, — 
Lo mansions fair, of stately height, 

And suitable dimension. 
Next Hild'burghau N sen, Eis'fold, too, 

Well-meriting our notice; 
With many others fair to view, 

We find when glancing o'er this. 

Here not unfertile is the soil, 

In many parts producing 
Much to reward the labourer's toil, 

And render it amusing. 
And here some manufactures rare 

Attract the traveller curious, — 
As petrified wood, porcelain ware, 

And wool so fair and beauteous. 



GOTHA. 

saxe-go'tha, next, a pretty state, 
Productive and important, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 315 

We'll briefly now delineate,, 

Whilst patiently we glance on't. 

This part of ancient Saxony, 

(O'er which the muse hath hovered) 

See, a small principality, 
United now to Coburg. 

Composed of these a state we find, 

Of high consideration, 
Styled Sax'en-Co'burg-Gt/tha, mind 

By this late annexation. 

Behold then chief of the last named, 
On Lei'ne stream, fair go'thA; 

Which like all other chief towns famed, 
Must have of praise a quota. 

Here 's seen a palace — Library, 

Containing volumes num'rous; 
A Cabinet most tastefully 

Display' ng the rich and cur'ous. 

Here many a manufactory, 

'Neath labour's hand, produces 
Full many a commodity, 

For trade and private uses. 

But first of all its features see, 

Th' Observatory Ducal, 
Of Seeberge, — none in Germany, 

More beautiful or useful. — 

And, reader, know since the above 

Divisions were united, 
This town of both, as all allow, 

Is capital entitled. 



mei'ningen — hilp/burghat/sen. 
As novel scenes still captivate, 
Another portion lo, then, 



316 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

A pretty petty German state, 

mei'ningen hild'burghau^sen. 

E'en this hath features, which deserve 

To be depicted justly, — 
And passing o'er, we may observe, 

It holds the rank of Duchy. 

Square miles nine hundred and fifteen, 
This little state containeth, — 

And many thousands, as we've seen, 
It usually maintaineth. 

Protestant the prevailing creed, 
But every sect here preaches, 

(All being by toleration freed) 
As conscience ever teaches. 

Its capital behold we then, 

A town much estimated, 
Upon the Wer'ra, mei'ningen, 

' Mong mountains situated. 

Here may the trav'ller, should he come, 
Find many features famous, 

A stately castle, Lyceum, 
And council house full spacious, — 

And here are manufactures, 1 — some 
In sorrow, meet to grace us. 



WAI/DECK. 

We'll next, — still true to ace'racy, 
Of wai/deck give a notion, 

Being titled principality, 
Tho' but a little portion. 

This state consists of counties two, 
The first named, and small Pyr'mont ; 

The principal manufacture is black crape. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 317 

that more extensive far to view, 
Than this, and more important. 

These portions famed, et cetera, 

This territory forming, 
We find on Hesse, Westpha'lia, 

And Lip'pe-Det'mold, bordering. 

Three hundred miles 1 and sixty-four, 

All best surveyors number, — 
And thousands, fifty-six, nay more, 

Here daily wake and slumber. 

Tho' mountaiuous this portion seems, 

And thickly wooded over, 
Yet find we some few pleasing scenes, 

And useful traits moreover. 

Mines of quick-silver here we view, 

(The grasp fore'er eluding,) 
With iron, copper, alum too, 

Grood purposes oft suiting. 

Next claiming note, observe we then, 
Chief towns of these said portions, 

Famed Pyr'mont, and fair A'rolsen; — 
The greatest we've a notion. 

But near the former, we descry 
Some famous baths constructed; 

The highest grades, frequented by, 
For health, by wealth conducted. 



We lip'pe-det'mold, now observe, 
In narrow limits bounded, 

'Tween Prussian states and Hanover, 
Which nearly close around it. 

1 Square. 



318 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

'T is titled principality, 

And merits some attention; 
And hundreds four, and thirty-three 1 

Square miles, its full extension. 

And latest census-takers fix 

Its present population 
At thousands, fully sev'nty-six; 

A fair enumeration. 

Quite mountainous its aspect seems, 

Yet would the true romantic 
Affirm that all with interest teems, 

'Mid features so gigantic. 

Here th' oak and beech, with mighty hand, 

Large forest scenes adorn, 
Here nature, to the bold, the grand, 

Assigned her wildest charm. 

Next, by fair det'mold, in its pride, 

Our vision 's duly greeted; 
Its chief town strongly fortified^ 

Upon the Wer'ra seated. 

Lo, schaum'burg principality, 

To north of last located, 
Know, Hanover's south boundary, 

By same is penetrated. 

Two hundred square miles, or about, 

Extent of this small nation, 
And thousands twenty-sev'n, no doubt, 

Here find a habitation. 

Being mountainous and woody, too, 
Like Det'mold it is found, near, 

But far more fertile, it is true, 
And famous mines abound here. 

1 433. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 319 

And buc'keburg, its principal, 

Upon the Aa, so famous, 
Has, with some features general, 

A castle quite capacious. 



ANHALT DUCHIES. 

O'er minor states of small contents, 
We must conduct our readers, 

See an'halt-des'sau, which presents, 
A few harmonious features. 

Square miles we may examine here, 
Three hundred-one-half, 1 scarcely; — 

Here, thousands, fifty-nine 2 appear, 
Some hundreds more there may be. 

Its chief town, dessau, is beheld, 
Strong, handsome, and important, 

Just where the Mul'dau and the Elbe 
Unite, to flow in concert. 

And here, each manufacture, to 

E'en excellence arises; 
Best stockings, cloth, and hats we view, 

Of various sorts and sizes. 

Still with unwearied step we glide, 
To glance o'er an'halt-co'then, 

Where many square miles are descried, 
More than three hundred, know then. 

Here thousands, thirty-six are found, 
(Last census, this supposes) 

And co'then, chief town, all around, 
Some happy traits discloses. 

Next, an'halt-bern'burg, pretty state, 
Elicits our attention, 

1 345. 2 50,500 



320 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Three hundred miles, 1 and thirty-eight, 
Its uttermost extension. 

Regarding population, know, 

The number calculated, 
Amounts to forty-four or so, 

Full thousands, duly stated. 

One observation more may do, 
Lo bern'burg, chief located, 

Upon the sal-le', fair to view, 
And ever estimated. 

The An'halt Duchies we discern, 

To Prus-si-a convenient; 
Those did belong, to this said realm, 

At periods more ancient. 

Another little Duchy, we 
Must notice in due order, — 

Why, ai/tenburg of Saxony, 
Placed on its western border. 

Here, five hundred square miles are seen, 

And in elucidation, 
Know one full hundred, and thirteen 

Compose the population. 

Its chief town al'tenburg, behold, 

On Pleis'se river proudly; 
Then, on a rock, of aspect bold, 

Its castle see, reared stoutly. 



schwarz'burg-rudol'stadt. 

On viewing the schwarz'burg territ'ries, 
Our wandering muse insisteth, 

Which of two principalities, 
Not very small, consisteth. 

3 Square miles. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 321 

; Tween Hesse, 1 and An'hajt, as remarked, 

These portions are appearing, 
But separate from both, as part 

Of Prussia 's intervening. 

First schwarz'burg ru'dolstadt, we see, 

Which is denominated 
From its chief town, whose traits shall be 

With care delineated. 

The square miles have, of this small state, 
Three hundred and sixty numbered. — 

These, sixty thousand populate, 
To which some add eight hundred. 

Now ru'dolstadt, its chief town, lo 

(On Pleis'se also seated,) 
Here are some manufactures, know, 

By industry completed. 

And here we also may discern, 

(Its merits height'ning greatly, 
Upon a mount of aspect stern, 

A castle fair and stately. 



The second principality 

Of Schwartz'burg we glance o'er, then. 
Which from its chief town also, we 

Find termed son'dershau v sen. 

Three hundred and full seventy-five 
Square miles this part comprises; 

And thousands fifty-five, meantime, 
To people this suffices. 

Its chief town, on the Wip'per placed, 

By every true report, is 
A town, by simple beauty graced, 

And well deserving notice. 



Hesse-cassel. 



322 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And, reader, as in the last named, 
Whilst o'er its features glancing, 

Behold a castle, justly famed, 
Its consequence enhancing. 

Here other traits we might discern, 
Not destitute of beauty, — 

But onward still, we've more to learn, 
And time controls our duty. 



REUSS-GREITZ. 

To glance o'er reuss, the muse invites, 

But note you where to find it, 
'Tween Prussian and Bavarian states, — 

; Tis in two parts divided. 

First to reuss-greitz, as first in fame, 

We hie with rapid motions, 
This from its chief town takes its name, 

Like some fore-mentioned portions. 

Its title, principality, 

Extent, one hundred and fifty; 1 
Its thousands, with veracity, 

At thirty-one 2 may fix we. 

Its chief town, greitz, next claims our care, 

On th' El'ster situated, — 
Remarkable for features rare, 

'Tween woods and mounts located. 

Here are, young reader, castles two, 

By many loudly lauded; — 
And here we manufactures view, 

For beauty much applauded. 



Now to reuss-schleitz, our second part, 
The muse in haste conducts us, 

1 Square miles. 2 31,000 about the population. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 823 

Who, in the Geogra'phic art, 
Unceasingly instructs us. 

Here hundreds four, and fifty-three 
Square miles attract our notice, — 

And thousands fifty-nine, we see, 
The number scattered o'er this. 

Know, on the Lem'nitz may be seen, 

(A pretty fair location,) 
Its present chief town, Lo'benstein\ 

Of some consideration. 

And Ge'ra town, a feature good, 
The state of Reuss, is found in, 

Near which a castle's, in a wood, 
Upon a lofty mountain. 



Next Ho^henzol'lern 1 we descry, 

Which also is divided, — 
Each part a principality, 

From its own chief town titled. 

And lo! placed in the Swa'bian Alps, 
These states, tho' unassuming, — 

On Wurt'emburg's south-western parts, 
Most forcibly intruding. 

Famed ho v henzoi/lern-hech'ingen, 
(To size ha'ing small pretensions,) 

One hundred miles 2 and twenty-se'en 
Contains in its dimensions. 

And modern writers ascertain 
That twenty thousand nearly, 

This noted portion doth contain 
Within its limits clearly. 

x Pr. RV-en-stol-lern. 2 127 square miles. 



324 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fair hech'ingen, of consequence, 
See, features fair disclosing, — 

Here stands the Prince's residence, 
Of aspect quite imposing. 

And more traits might distinguished be, 
Deserving our regard — well 

In Hech'ingen, so prettily, 
Located on the Star'zel. 



To next part of this territ'ry 
ho'henzol'lern-sigmarin'gen, 

We'll, striding with rapidity, 

Our youthful readers bring, then. 

Full three hundred and eighty-four 
Square miles is found its number, — 

And forty thousand, even tnore, 
This people or encumber. 

Fair sig'marin v gen chief, we find 
Piac'd on the Danube gayly, — 

Here stands a sturdy castle, mind, 
Like all the others, stately. 



lichtenstein. 
Now licti'tenstein\ small territ'ry, 

We must observe, while roaming, 
Upon the north declivity 

Of Rhe'tian-Alps reposing. 

This 'tween the Rhine, the Ty'rol, and 

Another noted portion, — 
(The picturesque, wild Switzerland,) 

Lies, far from sea or ocean. 

Its surface, square miles fifty-eight ! 
Presents to observation, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE 325 

And thousands six-one-half/ how great. 
Appears its population. 

Next va'dutz fair, its capital, 

We find in glancing over, 
Still claiming plaudits general, 

From every passing rover. 

A castle strong, with several 

Grood features, it discloses; 
Yet mayn't we be particular, 

For here description closes. 

But, know, each petty sov'reignty, 

Held forth to our inspection, 
Is limited, (best policy,) 

With scarcely an exception, 



FREE CITIES. 

Behold fair frank'fort on the Main, 
Then Ham'burg on the Elbe, — reader, 

See also Lu'beck on the Trave, — 
And Brem'en on the We'ser. 

These in themselves are sov'reign states, 

All proudly independent, 
Being governed by their magistrates 

With power in due ascendant. 

But accuracy more requires, 

Than general observation, 
Then apropos, the muse aspires, 

To strict delineation. 

Lo frank'fort with discernment, 
Its consequence rememb'ring, — 

The German seat of government, 
Its diet here assembling. 



1 6,500. 
15 



326 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OH, 

This city, strongly fortified, 
Seems as if, — in designing, — 

Kind nature was in very pride, 
With art's best efforts striving. 

How ! healthful, fertile, fair, and fine ; 

The lands 'mid which 'tis pla-ced; 
And how delightful ! how sublime ! 

Some buildings reared to grace it. 

See Palaces magnificent, 

The splendid residences, 
Of th' elegant, the eminent, 

The noble Counts and Princes. 

See town -house almost wonderful, 
In all its parts extensive, 

Exhibiting the beautiful, 
The tasteful, the expensive. 

This city other traits of fame, 

Distinguish and adorn ; 
Its situation on the Main, 

Enhancing every charm. 

"Tis formed into by the same, 
Two parts unequal — know then, 

Of larger Frank'fort is the name, — 
Of smaller, Sach'senhau\sen. 

This may be with propriety, 
Styled suburb of the former; 

Outstretched in sweet variety, 
Along the river's border. 

This city has a territ'ry, 

Which tho' of small dimension, 

Yet claims by right with acc'racy, 
Its full content to mention. 

The square miles of this little state, 
Without mistake or blunder, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 327 

At ninety-five they estimate; — 
How trifling seems the number. 

Ere to another city free 

We make a visitation, 
Note thousands fifty-five may be 

Its present population. 

The Lutheran of all its creeds 

We find the most prevailing-, 
But Catholics may tell their beads; 

No penal laws assailing. 

Chief church belongs to the last named, 
And features grand discloses, — 

Here, in its ancient garb arrayed, 
Meek piety reposes. 

Much this imperial city free, 

Fore'er shall be respected; 
Here crowned were Monarchs frequently, 

Ha'ing duly been elected. 

And here two fairs are yearly held, 

To loudest praise entitled, 
By few in G-ermany excelled ; — 

By Leipsic's scarcely rivalled. 

Here commerce finely flourishes, 

Its wealth increasing daily, — 
Here literature encourages, 

Who climb its branches ably. 

Now, reader, would you this locate 
Upon the globe, — just mind you, — 

East longitude degree of eight, 
And fifty, north, must find you. 

This will your object bring to view, 

Tho' not minutely noting, — 
But hark ! the muse to Ham'burg flew, 

Our Frankfort mission closing. 



328 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Lo ham'burg in full dignity, 

Upon the Elbe located, 
No town throughout all Germany, 

For trade so celebrated. 

This quite enjoys th' advantages, 
(From th' Elbe's communication, 

With other streams of consequence,) 
Of commerce with all nations. 

Here are some public structures fine, 
Through noblest motives founded; 

See churches where the word divine 
Is frequently expounded. 

But first in fame behold the fair 

Cathedral of our lady, 
Where pure religion leads to prayer, 

And points to heavenward daily. 

Here is a famous library, 
Containing for some ages, 

Of volumes a variety, 

Lore sparkling on their pages. 

And also this important place, 
Fair manufactures holds forth, 

Of Cotton, Gold, and Silver Lace, 
Bright Ribbons, Silks, and so forth. 

This city with its territ'ry, 
A most important scope is, 

Whose full extent we'll presently, 
With due attention notice. 

One hundred and full fifty-three * 
Square miles this tract embraces, 

One hundred and eighty thousand we 
Discover, here find places. 

Creeds old and new, et cetera, 
Are practised here uncensured; 
i 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 329 

But Lutheran is by the law, 
The most important rendered. 

Know here upon the ramparts strong, 
Are charming walks still shaded, 

By handsome trees arranged along, — 
Bright art ! by nature aided ! 

And lo, the suburb of St. George, 
On th' east appearing brightly, — 

West the Harnbur'ger Berg as large, 
As picturesque and sightly. 

To every other striking trait, 

Tho' many lack not beauty, 
We bid adieu, we must away, 

Fair lu'beck claims our duty. 



Behold this famous city free, 

Upon the Trave located, 
Eight miles south-west of Baltic sea: 

Once very highly rated. 

This was the most important, tho' 

A distance from the ocean, 
Of all the famous sea-ports, know, 

In Europe's northern portion. 

Tho' of its trade much was transferred 

To Hamburg, yet we find it 
A thriving place which hath preserved 

Its consequence unblighted. 

This stately city has walls around, 
(Now weak defences forming,) 

And rows of trees on these are found, 
Its aspect quite adorning. 

Here stately buildings th' eye engage, 

(To the last city's equal,) 
See council-house, town-house, exchange, 

With churches and cathedral. . 



330 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Square miles, of this small territory, 
One hundred and thirty count, — and 

Its population's said to be 

E'en more than fifty thousand. 

And here some manufactures rich 
Might notice claim ere parting, 

With many other features which 
We find the muse discarding. 



See brem'en, quite important, tho' 
The least and last in order, 

On both sides of the We'ser, know, 
Embellishing its border. 

Said river great doth this divide 
Into the new and old town; 

And each is strongly fortified, 
To keep the daring foe down. 

The latter, larger of the two, 

Has traits that merit praise well, — 

Here are some buildings fair to view, 
The chief a famed cathedral. 

But lo ! its harbour, far away, 

Upon the river We'ser, — 
And, know, so charming is its quay, 

None seems to commerce dearer. 

Now to the reader we'll present, 

(Still accuracy aiding,) 
Some other traits, as full content, 

With souls, and creed prevailing. 

Square miles it hath full ninety-four, 

And, by last estimation, 
Know, thousands sev'nty-nine and o'er 

Compose the population. 

This, like these other cities free, 
(Bright prospect for the future,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 381 

Have chosen, — perhaps for novelty, — 
Those tenets preached by Luther. 

Now, apropos, shall offer we 

Another observation, 
Regarding these said cities free, 

To notice their location. 

See, these small states of Germany, 

Near its north-western corner, 
In that part styled Low'r Saxony, 

Which doth on Hol'stein border. 

And, know, these cities, ere ice leave, 

Are remnants, as reported, 
Of th' ancient famed Hansea'tic league. 

By best historians noted. 

Lo seventy-two fair cities joined 

In strict confederation, 
Resolved (as 'twere) to rule mankind, 

Unchecked by limitation. 

But sov' reigns, smit with jealousy, 
Found means, — long ably striving, — 

To curb this selfish policy, 
So giant-like 't were striding. 

Thus, by degrees, as time did wear, 
Their influence seemed waning. 

And many with ambitious care 
Were their lost power obtaining. 

Altho' for many centuries 

This compact seemed unbroken, 

Yet marred was their authority 
And every regal token. 

No longer claiming ample sway, 

This league, (proud days then over,) 

Long cherished freedom cast away, 
In oblivion to moulder. 



332 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

These four exceptions still remain, 
Bright specks in Europe's story, 

Tho' stript of martial glare and fame, 
And old Hanseatic glory. 



SPAIN. 

SPAIN, anciently Ibe'ria, 
(Named also as recounted, 

Hespa'nia 'nd Hespe'ria,) 
Is beautifully bounded. 

On north, lo Biscay's charming bay, 

So justly celebrated,— 
With Pyrenees, (by which, away 

From France, 'tis separated.) 

On east, the Mediterranean, see, 
On south of same, a portion; 

On west, then Por'tugal find we, 
And the Atlantic ocean. 

This famous country may be viewed, 
Outstretched in grand extension ; 

'Tween the degrees north latitude, 
We'll now precisely mention. 

See, thirty-six,° and forty-three , — 
Then with attention mind you, 

East longitude, the third degree, 
Then west the ninth must find you. 

Its government a monarchy, 
At which no subject trembles; 

Not absolute as formerly, — 
It Britain's much resembles. 

Long has been "Catholic Majesty," 
The Spanish Monarch's title, 

With other terms of dignity; — 
From courtesy a trifle. 



And know the royal children all, 
(By etiquette's own grand laws) 

Are, — like to those of Portugal, — 
Styled Infants, and Infantas. 

Religion that of Rome, — no doubt, 

For many a generation ; 
And thirteen millions, or about, 

Is deemed its population. 

The Spanish territ'ry, we hear 

(It of a goodly size is,) 
Two hundred and thirty thousand clear, 

Square English miles comprises. 

And, reader, next, it may be seen, 
Like others we've described, 

Into fair provinces fourteen, 
Exactly subdivided. „ 

Now shall we in due order name, 
These most important places, 

With every trait, and town of fame, 
Which each division graces. 



PROVINCES, TOWNS, ETC. . 

First glance we o'er famed castile' new 

Where on the Manzana'res, 
Madrid' the capital we view, 

Which merits highest praises. 

Next Al'cala, Escurial', 

Orajas', Gua-da-lax-a'-ra, 
Tole'do, CiVdad-Real', 

Alca'rez, Calatra'va. 

San-Ildefon'so, Almaden', 

Illes'cas, famed La-Man'cha, 
Fair Escalo'na, Hue'te, then, 

With Mo'ra and Alham'bra. 
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334 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next A'ranjuez, 1 the Tagus, on 
Almodovar, Rhude'ra, — 

And sure who loved great Wellington, 
Forgets not Talave'ra. 2 

Now old castile the muse invites, 
Where burgos chief we glance on, 

A town which many charms unites, 
Placed partly on th' Arlanzon. 

Next in importance So'ria, 
Famed Os'ma and Aran'da, 

Then Avi'la, Sego'via, 

With Ler'nia, and Maran'da. 

Here also Palenzue'la view, 

Logron'o, Guadara'ma, 
The famous Calahor'ra, 

Fair Ro'&, and Ria'za. 

Next travel we to far le'on, 
A famous province truly, 

Whose chief same name we find upon 
The Ez'la in its beauty. 

Lo Beneven'ta, greater far, 

Zamo'ra, — Salaman'ca, 
So highly famed in tales of war, — 

With Valladolid', Astor'ga. 

Then To'ro, and Palen'cia, 
Rodri'go famed, Medi'na, 

Ledes'ma, de-Sanabri'a, 
With Tardessi'las, Pe'na. 



Now haste we to astu'rias, 

A very famous portion, 
Romantic, woody, mountainous, 

Which borders on the ocean. 

1 Pr. A'-ran-hwith. 2 Talavera-de-la-Rey'na. 

1 Lapiz-Lazuli, chiefly. 



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Here many mines their stores unfold, 

(Its consequence still raising,) 
Of precious Stones, and precious Gold, 

In quantities amazing. 

Famed ovie'do, chief town, lo, 

A city fair inviting, 
Where th' O'vo meets the De'va's flow, 

Their glob'ules clear uniting. 

Next strong Gihon', Laur'ea, ken, 

Riba-de-seNa, Dev'a, 
Fair Aviles', Santan'der, then 

Navi'a, Santala'na. 

Our sojourn next Gali'cia, 

So picturesque and spacious, — 
For harbours, bays, et cetera, 

And minerals so famous. 

Here o'er the wildest scenery, 
And mountain's lofty grandeur, 

With usual activity, 

The muse delights to wander. 

Now general traits glanced o'er in haste, 

We to its chief town may go, 
'Tween th' Ul'la, and the Tam'bra placed, 

The noted santia'go. 

Here many features prominent, 
Seem highest praise commanding, 

Lo buildings most magnificent, 
Our best regards demanding. 

Next famed Ferrol' we may descry, 

Corun'na, Mondone'do, 
Oren'se, Lu'go, — cities high, 

Pon'te, Ve'clra, Cameri'no, 
Then Finisterre', Alvar', Tuy, 1 

Bayo'na, fair strong Vi v go. 

1 Pr. Twee. 



336 THE JUVENILE TOURIST^ OR. 

estramadu'ra next invites, 

And calls the muse to order, 
A province fair where much delights, 

Who roam within its border. 

Here herbage, foliage, flower and fruit. 

The surface quite adorn ; 
Here vegetable, seed, and root, 

Increase the general charm. 

'Mid scenes like these, long might we pass, 
For others quite uncaring, — 

But, reader, now to badajos', 
Behold us straight repairing. 

This capital, our present theme, 

For many reasons noted, 
See, on the G-uadia'na stream, 

In grandeur yet unquoted. 

But in war's annals rude, we find, 

This chiefly celebrated, — ■ 
Being taken oft, — as oft resigned, — 

And fortune's whim dictated. 

See next in fame, Placen'tia, 

Fair Ca'ccres, Medi'na, 
Alcan'tara, Valentia, 

With Trux'illo, Llere'na. 

Then Albuquer'ka, Co'ria, 

Famed Za'fra, Orella'ua, 
Salvatier'ra, Me'rida, 

W^ith Oliven'ca, Zarz'za. 

O'er spacious andaltj'sia, 

(A province famed for trading, 

For fertile fields, et cetera,) 
Behold us now parading. 

In south of Spain, this we descry, 
Part on th' Atlantic borders, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

Where striking features meet the eye, 
Lo straits, and bays, and harbours, 

.Seville', on GuaMalqui'vir, see, 

Full pompously reposing; 
In beautiful sublimity, 

Most noble traits disclosing. 

Next Ca'diz famed, and Trafalgar 7 , 

Andu'jar and Montil'la, 1 
Vehar', Ja'en and Iznazar', 

Fair Cor'dova, Mecli'na. 2 

Gibraltar, which e'en wonder claims, — 
Then Port-St.-Mary, and lo 

Carmo'na, (famed for grand remains.) 
Gaucin' and San Fernan'do. 

San Lu'car, Kuel'va, E'cija, 

Ube'da, Caroli'na, 
With Pa'los, Ar'cas, Al'cala, 3 

Luce'na, Constanti'na. 

Famed Algezi'ras, Penaflor', 

BaVza and Chidla'na, 
Tarif'fa and (distinguished for 

Its many convents) Ca'bra. 



PROVINCES AND TOWNS CONTINUED. 

To famed Grana'da, quick as air, 
Behold us now transported, 

Where valiant knights, and ladies fair, 
In by-gone ages sported. 

Where royal Moors the sceptre sway'd, 
With power, oft termed mighty, — 

Where many structures, now decayed, 
In days of yore shone brightly. 

J Pr. Monteel-ya. 2 Medina-Sidonia. 

3 Alcala-la-real. 



338 THE JUVENILE TOURIST;' OR, 

Where fertile vales and mountains high 

Elicit admiration; — 
Where commerce seems to dignify 

Its maritime location. 

Where towns of beauty, wealth and fame, 

Arrest the observation, 
Where ports important notice claim 

Along the Mediterranean. 

grana'da first we hold to view, 

A city which amazes, 
Exacting still a tribute new. 

From every eye that gazes. 1 

Here Ron'da, Lox'a, see, we may, 

Famed Antequer'ra, Ba'za, 
Purche'na, Hues'car, San v ta-Fe', 

Guadix', and famed Alha'ma. 

Then Almeri'a, Columnar/ 

Motril', Marbel'la, Ve'ra, 2 
Famed Mal'aga, Almunecai 7 , 

With Alfacar' and A'dra. 



We now advance to mur'cta, 

Another noted portion, 
Quite picturesque, et cetera, 

And bordering on the ocean. 

This celebrated province, know, 
(Just moderately spacious,) 

Regarding grain, is barren, tho' 
Regarding fruit quite famous. 

Here th' orange, lemon, olive tree, 
Delight us in full bearing; 

With th' almond, citron, mulberry,- 
Last for the silk-worm rearing. 



Being seated on a craggy rock. 2 Pr. Vara. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 339 

And, reader, know, we may descry, 

In Mur'cia, as stated, 
A vale for grand variety 

Of culture celebrated. 

See mur'cia, its capital, 

On the Segu'ra seated; 
And for its aspect general 

Still with attention treated. 

Around this city, gardens, lo! 

Whose beauty quite delights us, 
Where fruits the most delicious grow, 

Whose sweetness still invites us. 

Next, AFba-ce'te we behold, 

With Lor'ca, Orihue'la, 
And (in war's annals famed as told,) 

Alman'sa — then Ville'na, 
Chinchilla, and of feature bold, 

TV unrivalled Carthasie'na. 



Valencia's fair traits to chime, 

Our present pleasing duty; 
Another province maritime, 

Endowed with much of beauty. 

Here nature pours with lavish hand, 

(For all domestic uses,) 
The choicest gifts, in any land, 

That mother earth produces. 

Here seems to reign a constant spring, 

An ever-pleasing season; 
Which promises, nor fails to bring, 

Abundant vegetation. 

And here the mounts present their stores, 

In ample heaps, not scarcely, 
Of various, rich, and useful ores, 

To crown this province fairly. 



340 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But from these scenes we now must hie, 
For towns in haste departing; 

VALENCIA first meets the eye, 
A city very charming. 

Upon the Guadalavier', 

Behold this chief located; 
And buildings quite superior, 

In all their features grace it. 

And round are suburbs elegant, 

By fairest traits adorned, 
As gardens most magnificent, 

For use and pleasure formed. 

Oastellon'-de-la-Pla'na, view; 

Then Li'ria so famed, lo; 
With Alicant', 1 and El'che, too. 

Segor'be, Murvie'dro: 

Famed Pe'nia, and Ja'tiva, 2 

Alcoy', and OVope'sa, 
Bi-ar', Xixo'na, Gar'dia, 

Penis'cola, Culle'ra. 

Now catalo'nia we'll explore, 
Then hold forth to the readers, 

The many charms that grace it o'er. 
With all distinguished features. 

Triangular in shape, is found, 

This celebrated portion; 
Of which one side is mountain-bound. 

Another ; s bound by th' ocean. 

Strict ace' racy we must decline, — 
Suffice it then, our noting, 

That Arragon lies on west side, 
The figure quite composing. 



1 Or Alican / te. 2 San-Felipe-de-Jativa. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 341 

Indeed, not equilateral, 

Appears it to the ranger, — 
But drop we the pedantical, 

To Euclid now a stranger. 

Here view we, in importance high, 

Its chief town, barcelo'na, — 
Cardo'na, Ro'sas, Yich, 1 then spy 

Figue'ras', Tarrago'na. 

Olot', Torto'sa, Or'ta, and 

Beuss, Ler'ida, Solso'na, 

Ampu'rias, Urgel' so grand, 

Cerve'ra, Flix, Gero'na. 

Now ARRAGON demands our care, 

Where find we zarago'za, 2 
Upon the E'bro stream so fair, — 

Then note we Tarazona. 

Here others famed we may behold, 

Lo, Bor'ja, or Bergo'sa, 
Teruel', and Hues'ca, great of old,' 

Strong Fra'ga, and Daro'ca. 

Montal'van, Sos, Albarazin', 

Cala'tayud v , Venas'que, 
Balbas'tro, Jac'ca, next are seen, 

Then Alcaniz', and Cas'pe. 

Navarre doth now the muse delight, 
We'll o'er its surface wander; — 

Strong pampelu'na, lo, in sight, 
On th' Arga placed in grandeur. 

Here may the tasteful traveller see, 
Grand squares as he advances, — 

And know, a University 
Its consequence enhances. 

1 Or Yique. 2 Or Saragossa. 



342 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next fair Estel'la, we descry, 
Via'na, Port-la-Rey'na, 

RoncesvaFles, Oli'ta, high 
Tafal'la and Tude'la. 



Now with due care, explore shall we, 
Fair bis'cay, — last in order, — 

A province bordering on the sea, 
With many a goodly harbour. 

Bilbo'a, chief, a city gay, 

See, ever estimated, 
On the Duran'do, near the bay, 

Commodiously located. 

Lo! San-Sebas'tian 1 in its might, 
The greatest of the naval, — 

Vitto'ria see, famous quite, 
And in importance equal. 

Los-Pas'sage, Fontara'bia, 
Then Mondragon', Lare'do, 

Tolo'so and Plasentia, 

Famed Castro, 2 and Trevi'no. 



principal sea-ports OP SPAIN. 
The Spanish sea-ports to display, 

We'll Sharinan, in good order, 
Now follow, just as best we may, 

Around the coast or border. 

Near France, lo! Fontara'bia, 

Admired in every feature, 
Placed on a small peninsula, 

Made strong 'by art and nature. 

Los Pas'sage, St. Sebas'tian, strong, 
Next claim an observation; 

1 Pr. Sebastian. 2 Castro- de-urilles. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 343 

With Deva and Bilbo'a, — long 
Exacting admiration. 

Admiring still this charming coast, 

Next steer we to Lare'do, 
Santo'na, and, admired the most, 

The famous St. Ande'ro. 

Riba-de-Sel'la and Gy-on', 

We, by the way, shall mention, — 

But to Ferrol' now haste we on, 
Whose merits claim attention. 

Corun'na, Cameri'no, too, 

And Vi'go, which as famed is; 
Then southward glance, St. Lu'car view, 

And the unequalled Ca'diz. 

Next Algesi'ras shall' be named, 

Gibraltar, great in story; 
Marbel'la J nd Mal'aga so famed 

For wine, its greatest glory. 

Lo! Almeri'a, famed afar; 

With Al'vi, St. Laza'ra, 
Then, also famous, Mujazar' 

And th' unmatched Carthage'na. 

For fruits and wines, et cetera, 

Fair Alicant', still famed, lo, 
With Can'dia, Valen'tia, — 

Of more note Murvie'dro. 

Bina'roz also doth invite, 

Torto'sa, Tarrago'na, 
But fairer far appears in sight, 

The charming Barcelona. 

Then Mataro' and Palamos' 

Elicit our attention ; 
Ampu'rias, — the rest we pass, 

Save Bo'sas, without mention. 



344 THE JUVENILE TOURIST ) OR, 

CHIEF CITIES, ETC. 

Lo! proud Madrid', metropolis, 

On Manzana'res, famoUvS, 
Which river is, — observe you this, — 

A branch of the fair Tagus. 

Magnificently doth appear, 

This city situated, 
Within a plain, the centre near; 

And finely elevated. 

This plain's two thousand feet above 

The level of the ocean, 
Which causes fair Madrid to prove 

Conspicuous in proportion. 

Behold here many a charming street, 
(Of each advantage mindful,) 

^Veil-paved, well-lighted, truly neat, 
Quite spacious and delightful. 

Upon a little eminence 

Is placed the royal mansion; 

Unrivalled in magnificence, 
And noble in expansion. 

Its many decorations grand, 

So skilfully constructed, 
Appears as if some magic hand, 

The splendid whole conducted. 

Here kindly nature, all around, 
Seems gloom fore'er discarding, — 

E'en Sol seems o'er this happy ground 
His brightest rays imparting. 

Lo ! next th' Escurial', of most 

Unparallel'd exterior, — 
In all its bearings, size, and cost, 

To all the rest superior. 

Know, generally speaking, here 
Each private habitation 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 345 

Seems uniform— very near — 
In size and all formation. 

Each has barred windows similar. 

And likewise a balco'ny; 
But every strange particular, 

At present cannot shown be. 

This city great we 've glanced upon, 

— So beautiful, as stated, — 
Eight hundred miles and sixty-one, 

From London is located. 
Still unrelated much remains; 

But mark (nor cast a doubt on 't,) 
The fair Madrid, His found, contains 

More than two hundred thousand. 



Now Barcelona, next in fame, 
In beauty, wealth, and so-forth, 

Our highest panegyrics claim, — 
Then its fair traits we'll show forth. 

Placed on the Mediterranean sea, 
Th' Isle of Major'ca facing, — 

Its fair location 's said to be 
Beyond the pencil's tracing. 

E'en elocution, tho' so grand, 
Can't show the glad sensations, 

Felt by new gazers whilst they stand,- 
These burst in exclamations! 

Discarding the comparative, — 
Their phrases, wonder-spoken 

In rapturous superlative, 
Its eminence betoken. 

Its houses large, (some curious,) 

Exhibit the expensive; — ■ 
Its population's numerous — 

Its commerce quite extensive. 



346 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Its streets, in style respectable, 
Con-ve-rii-ence approaches : 

Its strong and well-built citadel 
Repels him who encroaches. 

Reluctantly, a long adieu 

We bid to Barcelo'na, 
The fairest town in Spain to view, 

The pride of Catalonia. 



Seville', both large and populous, 
Our next concern to mention; 

Where bordering on the marvellous, 
One object claims attention. 

Upon the great cathedral famed, 

A figure, — fine, as stated, 
And lady-like, Geralda named, — 

Is proudly elevated. 

Not stationary as a rock 

Appears it to the people; 
But like a veering weathercock, 

Still moving on the steeple. 

No larger city o'er all Spain 
Than fair Seville may find we, 

Save great Madrid, upon the plain, 
W^hich have before described we. 

Here spacious streets and buildings fine, 
In splendid squares still charm; 

And several native traits sublime, 
This city rare adorn. 

Famed palaces, of ancient date, 
Enhance its grandeur greatly, 

And churches, in superior taste, 
With convents, crown it fairly. 

Its Port, located happily, 
Long greatest was reported: 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 347 

But Ca'diz has been latterly 
Considered the most noted. 

And here a suburb fair we find, 

Ha'ing beauties in profusion; 
Where stood the Inquisition, mind, 

That frightful institution. 

Now o'er the rest we'll cast an eye, 

Which admiration raises; 
In beauty and importance high, 

Lo Saragos'sa, Ca'diz. 

The latter in its beauty we 

Find on an isle located, 
Which by an arm of the sea 

Is fairly separated : 
For traits of great sublimity 

This isle is celebrated. 

From th' Anda-lu-si-an mainland, 

Tho' nature thus divides it, 
A famous bridge, stout, large, and grand, 

Still to the same unites it. 

Full many an encomium, 

Must for the present waived be, — 
But, know, 'tis the emporium 

Of Spanish commerce, lately. 



grana'da fair, and high in fame, 

The pride of former ages, 
Our best devoirs doth justly claim, 

Still offering theme for pages. 

Here doth a splendid palace stand, 

A very famed cathedral, 
And other public buildings grand, — 

In Spain few these can equal. 

Tombs, churches, convents, here are found, 
Which would to Heaven all hearts draw ; 



'SiS THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But lo ! Grana'da, fairly crowned 
By the superb Alham'bra! 

This, rooms innumerable contains, 
A labyrinth, which form, 

Bewildering, as if fairy chains 
All held by spell or charm. 

Lo sal am an 'c A, Mal'aga, 
Famed Badajos', Cerve'ra, 

Fair Bur'gos and Yalen'cia, 
Bilbo'a, Carthage'na. 

Then cor'dova, once famous, and 

Still noted Ovie'do, 
And graced by its cathedral grand, 

The yet-admired Tole'do. 

Gibraltar next, a fortress strong, 
Impregnable by nature, — 

This to Great Britain doth belong; 
Here's many a striking feature. 

We in bright colours should display 
These traits of great Gibraltar : 

If leisure bids, another day 

We'll chime them in good order. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, ETC. 

Spain's climate's quite salubrious, 

(Tho' hot, not suffocating,) 
Productions quite luxurious 

Throughout the state creating. 

Diversity, in the extreme, 
Its face is e'er presenting, — 

How charming seems each varied scene, 
Where rude and smooth are blending. 

Its mountains, oft full-decked in snow, 
Display an outline charming, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 349 

Deep vales, with many a fair plateau, 
A noble contrast forming. 

Most parts may boast a fertile soil, 

(Choice gift of the Creator,) 
Re-pay-ing amply all the toil 

Of those who love to labour. 

Ere from this subject we depart, 

The produce must be heeded, — 
Here nature pours, scarce helped by art, 

All sorts of grain that's needed. 
Here lemons, citrons, dates abound, 

Figs, almonds, raisins, peaches; 
Here oranges are also found, 

Which high perfection reaches. 

Here wines in great abundance flow, 

Most exquisite in flavour, 
And various precious oils also, — 

Such soil and climate favour. 

Here also most superior breeds 

Of horses long have sported, 
O'er plains, whose dainty pasture feeds 

These animals so noted. 

Here, likewise, the Merino sheep 

In flocks are daily grazing; 
And these the wealthy always keep, 

In numbers quite amazing. 

Each lovely flock, so clear of faults, 

A charming wool produces, 
Which forms the most delightful cloths 

For several fancy uses. 

Mules and black cattle here abound, 

Most useful to each native, — 
And frightful wolves that prowl around, 

Still in some parts of Spain live. 
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Here many wild fowls meet the eye, 

Of different appellations. 
Which warble, peck, and hop, and fly, 

Like those of other nations. 

The Spanish seas likewise behold, 

With finest fishes teeming; 
Of various sizes, shape or mould, 

To all delicious seeming. 

Spain, mines of lead, and coal contains, 
With others in profusion, — 

E'en precious silver it retains 
Within its spacious bosom. 

Regarding agriculture here, 
Tho' not neglected wholly; 

It, like the manufactures near, 
Seems but progressing slowly. 

And tho' by nature visited 
With marks of approbation; 

Some deem the commerce limited, 
For such a noble nation. 



LEARNING, MEN OF LETTERS, GENERAL CHARAC- 
TER, ETC. 

Spain has of universities 

Fifteen, — a famous number, — 

Yet, some affirm, the sciences 
And arts appear to slumber; 

Or languidly to move along, 

Amongst a certain order, 
Scarce visiting the humble throng, 

Or verging on its border. 

But to the universities ! — 

First Salamanca noting, 
For many shining qualities, 

The palm still proudly holding. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 851 

Here would seem quite improbable, 
(Considering their pains-taking,) 

The observations general 
We've been already making. 

The liberal arts here grandly move, 
And o'er all hearts seem reigning, — 

All thoughts seem fled, save ardent love 
For knowledge justly gaining. 

Others, indeed, deserve applause, 

Promoting lore's diffusion; 
Which now we shall pass o'er, because 

We haste to a conclusion. 

Now at the temple of fair fame, 

From 'mongst the literati, 
We'll choose a few whose worth and fame, 

In mem'ry's page shall ne'er die. 

Cervan'tes, who Don Quixote wrote, — 

That satire celebrated, — 
Where goodness and wild folly, note, 

With skill, amalgamated. 

'Mong these high gifted of mankind, 

Is ranked Juan de Mena, 
More richly laurelled e'en we find, 

The great Lopez de Vega. 

Last, lauded for dramatic wit, 

More than the others named here, 

Was, know, contemporary with 
The great immortal Shakspeare. 

With more we might adorn our page, 
Quite brilliant, tho' not all wits, — 

Whose writings, humorous or sage, 
Deserve the highest plaudits. 



Here we behold in native pride, 
As oft described in story, 



352 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The haughty don with stately stride, 
Wrapped in ancestral glory. 

But know we must the outline rare, 
By lights and shades adorn, 

Each lineament retouch with care, 
True character to form. 

The Spaniards are in general, 
Of stature tall and shapely, 

With features chiefly regular, 
Harmonious, calm and stately. 

Their locks outvie the raven's plume, 
Light olive the complexion, — 

But ne'er was aspect, we presume, 
More fraught with sage reflection. 

The Spanish countenance displays 
Each passion, — as it rises, — 

If grief, or joy, or love, — which sways 
With power that oft surprises. 

Intelligence speaks in each eye, 
And candour pure and simple; 

With many other virtues high, 
In every smile and dimple. 

The noblest gifts tinged with hauteur, 
Do they possess, — which nature 

Implanted, — as according sure, 
With figure, mien, and feature. 

The minor virtues also, they 
(In full perfection's beauty,) 

'Midst every family display, 
As love and filial duty. 

Being at their meals quite temperate, 

Excesses disapproving, 
Scarce prize they viands delicate, 

Plain diet chiefly using. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 358 

And to their own religion, all 

Seem zealously devoted, 
Which many superstition call, — 

But these we leave unquoted. 



KINGDOM OF PORTUGAL. 

In the south-west extremity, 

Of Europe, near Hispania, 1 
See Portugal, which anciently, 

Was termed Lusita'nia. 

'Tis bounded, on the north and east, 
By Spain's most western portion, 

And on the south, and on the west, 
By the Atlantic Ocean. 

North latitude this portion view, 

(Still paying due attention) 
'Tween thirty-seven, and forty -two ° 

Degrees, — enough to mention. 

And 'tween seven, nine, west longitude, 

If carefully glance o'er you, 
Its full content, or amplitude, 

Is fairly laid before you. 

Regarding miles, from north to south, 
Lo three hundred and sixty, — 

And 'tis from east to west, about 
One hundred miles and twenty. 

And Portugal square miles contains, 

Full thirty-seven thousand, 
A certain fact which ascertains 

Each accurate accountant. 

Its government monarchical, 
Not absolute completely; 

1 Spain. 



354 THE JUVENILE TOURIST J OR. 

But rather democratical, 

Through many changes lately. 

Its monarchs still are Catholics, 

But perfect toleration 
Is granted by their politics, 

To all within the nation. 

To all the titles great and grand, 
Its monarchs held for ages, 

O'er all their realms of sea and land; 
(Enough t' embellish pages,) 

One more has been, we understand, 
Annexed, which quite engages. 

His holiness the Pope of Rome, 
(Perhaps for favours grateful, 

Or to regard them more his own,) 
Has added "The Most Faithful" 

And note this fact, as passing o'er 

This country's population, 
Is millions three, some thousands more, 

Without exaggeration. 



PROVINCES, TOWNS, ETC. 

Into six portions Portugal 

We find now subdivided, 
Which with chief towns, and rivers shall 

Forthwith be reconnoitred. 

First entre-dou'ro-e-min'ho, 

Where bra'ga, (ne'er unheeded,) 

We find on the Cava'da, know, 
In full importance seated. 

And to this province doth belong, 
Opor'to, and Via'na, 



500.000. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 355 

Guimara'ens, Villa-Nova 1 strong, 
Bareel'los, filmed Melga'za. 

Here many others claim a line, 
As Pra'do, Ferre'i-ra, 

And of appearance rather fine, 
The £uned Pon'te-de-Li'ma. 



Our muse, unwearied to the last, 
Now to the mounts advances, 

Desirous from their heights to cast, 
A glance o'er tra-los-mon'tes. 

In this fair fertile province, see 

Its capital miran'da, 
Located on the Dou'ro, we 

Find, next in fame Bragan'za. 

Here Cha'ves, Mirandel'la, view, 

Vil'la-Rear, on Corgo; 
Fair Yime'o'sa, noted too, 

Strong Tor're-de-Moncor'vo. 



Fair beYra large, populous, 
See bordering on th' Atlantic, 

Of striking features numerous, 
Attractive and romantic. 

Here fertile fields and meadows low, 
High mounts of great dimension, 

(From which full many streamlets flow,) 
Arrest our best attention. 

Its capital coim'bra fair, 

See on the deep Monde'go, 
Alme'ida, of features rare, 

And famed for trade Lame'go. 

Ovar', Pinhel/ Bragan'za New, 
La-Guar'da, Mon'te-san'to, 

1 Villa-Nova-de-Cervera. 



356 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Castel'-Rodri'go, Vi'se-u, 
Idan'ha, Castel-Bran'co, 

Lo, Salvater'ra in its might; 
Next, Cor'vo claims attention; 

Now Cas'tro-Dai're, just in sight. 
Shall be our last to mention. 



estramadu'ra, next we'll scan, 

— As being the next in order; — 
The Province Metropolitan; 

A fair and fertile quarter. 
To its delightful capital, 

First doth the muse betake us; 
Fair lis'bon, chief of Portugal, 

Located on the Ta'gus. 
Setu'val, Cin'tra, note we shall, 

San-ta'rem, Alcoba'ca, 
Then Salvater'ra, and Pornbal', 

Abran'tes, Alcane'de. 1 
Leiri'a, 2 Vil'la-Franca, view, 

Figu'ero-dos-Vin'hos, 
Palmel'la, Tor're-Ve'dras, too, 

Peni'che and Obi'dos. 
Vime'ira, now claims a thought, 

A village famed in story, 
Where was, 'tween French and English fought, 

A battle fierce and gory. 

Still glancing over Portugal, 

Another province fair, lo, 
Of features quite remarkable, 

The spacious alente'jo. 
Behold the charming ev'ora, 

Its capital delightful; 



Pr. Alca-na-da. 2 Pr. La-ree'-a, 3 1806. 



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On the Zadaen', et cetera, 

In style, may term we heigh tful. 

Fair El'vas, next of feature bold, 

O'er which our muse hath wandered; 

OuVi'que\ where, in days of old, 

Three Moorish kings were conquered. 

Lo, Be'ja, in exalted pride, 

Then Ser'pa elevated, 
Vil'la-Vico'sa, fortified, 

And Cain'po-Major' famed. 

Strong Port'a-le-gra, Estramos', 

St. Ja'go, Villa-No' va, 1 
Mou'roan', Monsa'raz, Ve'iros, 

Then Mel'ides and Mo'ra. 



We '11 o'er algar've, hastily, — 
The least and last in order, — 

This kingdom's south extremity, 
Which doth on th' ocean border. 

In this small fertile province, we 

(On Ca'diz' gulf located,) 
The capital tavi'ra see, 

A sea-port highly rated. 

Know, sev'ral towns along the coast, 

Deserve our praises also, 
But those that claim our notice most, 

Are Sa'gres, La'gos, Fa'ro. 

Next Sil'ves, and Cas'tro-Marin', 2 

Then Villa-No'va 3 find we, 
Oacel'la, and strong Alcoutin', 

None other here shall mind we. 

1 Villa-Nova-de-Milfontes. 2 Pr. Keen. 

3 Villa-Nova-de-Portimao. 

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OR, 



SEA-PORTS, CHIEF CITIES AND TOWNS. 

We'll now the ports of Portugal, 
Show forth (the fairest choosing,) 

Commencing north, as usual; 
Then round its border cruising. 

Via'na, first attracts the view, 
Next the high-famed Oporto, 

With Fe'ira, Bragan'za New, 
Another spacious port, know. 

Ave'ira, not least, — find we, 

Near Vou'ga's mouth located, — 

Then Mi'ra and Pare'des, see. 
And Ma'fra celebrated. 

Next Cin'tra, Lis'bon, St. Ubes, 1 lo, 

And Mel'ides quite noted, 
St. Ja'go, Ser'das, famed Seixo, 

Hence much is oft exported. 

Then Sa'gres strong and La'gos, fine, 

With Villa-No'va, famous 
For its fair harbour, so sublime, 

So strong, secure and spacious. 

Now Fa'ro, great we may descry, 
Frequented by the trader, — 

Tavi'ra in importance high, — 
None in this kingdom greater. 



'See lis'bon, the Metropolis, 

Whose various charms amaze us, 

Located on, (no doubting this,) 
The golden-sanded Tagus. 2 

Its noble form, crescent-like, 
Majestically rising, 

1 Or Set'uval. 

2 It is said that some parts of the Tagus have golden 
sands. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 359 

Appears, (in style, must ever strike,) 
Of brilliancy surprising. 

Its houses built of snow-white stone, 

High, — lofty, — UDiform, — 
Give to the aspect, (beauty's own,) 

A most peculiar charm. 

The streets well-planned, and spacious too, 

Being almost all right-angled; 
A bright idea brings to view, * 

Of line, and rule, well handled. 

'Tis also a superior port, 

Where (no vain honours wearing,) 
Great merchants happily resort, 

The palm of commerce bearing. 

Its harbour's spacious and secure, 

The trader quite delighting; 
Few such advantages procure, 

Or seem still so inviting. 

Sail all around fair Europe's coast, 
You'll, (ha'ing the voyage full run,) 

Declare, of greater it can't boast, 
Save Amsterdam, and London. 

But ere a final leave we take, 

It must be here related, 
That Lisbon once by an earthquake, 

Was near annihilated. 

All who strict acc'racy prize high, 

(If date would ascertain they,) 
With patient look and downcast eye, 

Must glance at Nota-Bene. 1 



We now from the Metropolis, 
To Por'to 2 bend our courses; 



N. B., 1755. 2 Or, Oporto. 



360 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

In beauty and importance this, 
That, very near approaches. 

This, chief indeed, of Portugal's 
Most celebrated ports is; 

Where daily splendid articles 
Attract the public notice. 

To all these wares respectable, 
We add, (of old report fine,) 

A liquor quite delectable, 
Denominated Port Wine. 

This, too profuse for cellerage, 
Abundantly's exported, — 

How many drink said beverage, 
Nor knowing whence 'tis imported. 

No matter, while it nourishes, — 
But we'll the subject vary, — 

Here trade most gaily flourishes, 
Its wealth increasing daily; 

Which quite redeems the character 
Of commerce here 1 be'ng but so-so- 

For wonderful exceptions are 
Fair Lis'bon and Opor'to. 



O'er Penafiel', where choice or chance, 
Hath from Opor'to brought us, 

We'll cast a quick, admiring glance, 
As haste hath often taught us. 

We may not on its features dwell, 
Tho' meriting with ardour, 

The various outlines grand to tell, 
Which on perfection border. 

Here other towns, of traits sublime, 
Might long the muse employ yet, 

1 In Portugal. 



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But these we must, — says precious time, — 
Pass o'er without a plaudit. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, MANUFACTURES, 
COMMERCE, ETC. 

The climate 's here, in general, . 

Salubrious and gentle • 
In almost each particular 

It Spain's doth much resemble. 

Its temp'rature, of mildness great, 

All nature seems enlivening : 
Grape, orange, olive, fig, and date, 

Into perfection ripening. 

Here flowers, like fruit luxuriant. 

Are seen in proper season, 
And crops full oft exuberant 

To Autumn give completion. 

Likewise in this fair settlement, 

Wild and domestic creatures, 
(Each in its proper element,) 

Prove very pleasiug features. 

But more minutely to define, 
The most admired quadruped, 

Is here the mule — and next the swine; 
Altho' so foul, and stupid. 

Of the last named, large flocks abound, 

Still feeding on acorns, 
Of which in turn, as duly found, 

The table each adorns. 

Quadrupeds more, of beauty vast, 
Here we observe, whilst roaming, 

As horses small, but fine and fast, 
For burden, and for coursing. 

And round the coast, abundantly 
Are fishes captured daily, 



362 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Considered quite a luxury, 
By palates the most dainty. 



The manufactures general, 

As many have related, 
Are rather inconsid'rable, — 

Perhaps they have misstated. 

For linens, silks, and works of straw, 
Are made here which amazes; 

With candied fruits, et cetera, 
Which th' epicure e'en praises. 

And in possessions, far away, 

Their greatest wealth we'll show forth, 
When to those climes, another day, 

In fancy we shall go forth. 

Some deem their commerce limited, — 
Those, practised in sea faring 

Appear as if "prohibited, 

No wondrous voyage making. 

But Portugal is annually, 

(Scarce distant coasts resorting,) 

Each principal commodity 
To Britain's shores exporting. 

And also with its colonies 

; T is usually trading, 
Which grants to each conveniences, 

Thus mutually aiding. 



Lo! nature's curiosities, 

Some boiling lakes (and fountains, 
Of strange absorbent qualities,) 

With some queer rocks and mountains. 

Lo! next in old pomposities, 

(Works of the human creature,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 863 

Remains of Moorish palaces, 
Still grand in every feature. 

A bridge and aqueduct are seen/ 

Admired, being almost whole ones, — 

Likewise the walls of Santareen, 
All relics of the Romans. 

To these we add a diamond found, 2 
(Still in the monarch's keeping,) — 

Sail, Anson-like, the world around, 
You'll find none such by seeking. 

So large, so clear, so beautiful, 

Appears this sparkling shiner, 
We think, on earth, how wonderful, 

There may not be a finer. 



LEARNING, MEN OP LETTERS, GENERAL CHARAC- 
TER, ETC. 

Altho' (observed in general) 

The people of this nation 
Are talented and sensible, 

And prize high information. 

Yet by some modern histories, 

They seem no effort making, 
With all these capabilities, 

At eminence attaining. 

And yet, in learning's annals, know, 

Exceptions of the greatest, 
Might every order proudly show, 

From monarch to the plainest. 

Reminding each of ancestors, 

Now gracing ancient story, 
Whose lore (tho' some being warriors) 

Appears their greatest glory. 

^oim'bra. 2 In Brazil. 



364 THE juvenile tourist; or, 

Of learned authors they've "but few, 
In history's page computed, — 

We'll mention one, as others do, 
Ca'moens, who wrote the Lusiad. 

One university behold, 

Where from the ancient great ones, 1 
Bright lore appears in every stage, 

Down to the brilliant late ones. 

Here liberal arts and science bright, 
Like mighty torrents pouring, — 

Coarse ignorance expel from sight, 
Whilst tasteful minds exploring. 

And, as it were, a rugged stand, 
With plenteous flow still laving, — 

The seeds of lore, as gold from sand, 
Still are they duly saving. 

The figurative at present, we 

Must change for simple phrases, — 

Coim'bra university 

Deserves the highest praises. 

Of LISBON college they can boast, 
And talk with admiration; 

The haughty nobles' last resort 
To varnish education. 

And here the youthful heroes throng, 

In bright anticipation 
Of reaping laurels, which belong 

To classic information. 



Now ere from the Peninsula, 

We fly for recreation, 
Their manners, modes, et cetera, 

Shall give our theme, completion. 

1 Great men. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 365 

Regarding traits of character. 

And hate of humble labours, 
The Portuguese are similar, 

To their proud Spanish neighbours. 

Their virtues great they emulate, 
Their bearings high and haughty ; 

Their vices too they imitate, 
Altho' 'tis very naughty. 

Inclined each wish to gratify, 

On the tyrannic bordering, 
Each passion strong they satisfy, — 

Obedient to its ordering. 

But let not readers here condemn, 

For o'er the great creation, 
Vice visits all as well as them, — 

The guest of every nation. 

And those, who human nature scan, 

Observe in every order, 
That vice and virtue ruling man, 1 

Alternately give quarter. 

But when bright virtue holds the rein, 

Of empire o'er the creature, 
Vice, tho' it tries, — yet tries in vain, — 

To mar e'en one fair feature. 



ITALY. 

With joyous heart we'll tout-a-Vheure, 
(Unchecked by bounds or mearings,) 

Commence our grand Italian tour, 
To scan its noble bearings. 

This tract, which ne'er could poet's tongue 
Nor pencil, tho' so fine, draw — 

1 Generally speaking. 



366 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Was anciently, when time was young, 
Styled Gallia-Transalpina. 

In south of Europe, we behold 

Its charming situation, 
Stretched (as was nature pleased to mould) 
In striking elongation. 

This far-famed country, ITALY, 

Upon the north, see bounded, 
By Switzerland and Germany, — 

Then further look around it. 

On south the Mediterranean view, 
East, th' Adriatic charming, — 

Beyond the Alps, France ken we too, 
The west for ever guarding. 

Its extreme latitudes, they fix, 

(Degrees alone we'll mention) 
At thirty-eight and forty-six, 1 

North, mind, with due attention. 

East, six° and nineteen, or about, 

Its longitudes extreme are, 
These find, you're not, beyond a doubt, 

From ace' racy away far. 

'Tween th' extreme points of north and south, 

Observe its full extension, 
Why seven hundred miles about, — 

Some add to this dimension. 

Regarding breadth a part is found, 
Three hundred miles completely, 

Another two, and — 'tween each bound, — 
A part one hundred scarcely. 

Its extreme parts of west and east, 
• (This may occasion wonder,) 

146°. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE, o'o i 

Are oft affirmed to be at least, 
Four hundred miles asunder. 

Its average breadth fain would we tell, 
Adjusting right each number, — 

This to omit may be as well, 
So much we dread a blunder. 

Regarding miles we may declare, 
This classic, old, and proud land, 

In technic phrase "full fair and square," 
Contain eth twenty thousand. 



GOVERNMENT, RELIGION, ETC. 

In all th' Italian states throughout, 

Save Luc'ca, and Mari'no, 
The government is absolute, 

Yet lenient, — tho' it be so. 

For Sovereigns of the present day, 

High power not abusing, 
(Discovering in the better way,) 

Are mildest measures choosing. 

When passing o'er the states, if rhyme 

Permit elucidation, 
More acc'rately we shall define, 

Each mode of legislation. 

Religion of these states, as shown 
By him, who o'er each wanders, — 

That termed by some, in holy tone, 
The creed of saints and martyrs. 

Here, reader, still, regardez-vous, 
Each object that appeareth 

A nonpareil, — which, entre-nous, 
This land to all endeareth. 

But critic say, when thus we roam, 
"Perhaps 'tis lack that forces," — 



368 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR. 

We seldom borrow when at home, 
We 've plentiful resources. 

Now to the subject we '11 again 
(All foreign phrase discarding,) 

In simple strain our muse shall then 
Be plaudits best awarding. 

In ancient, and in modern times, 

Fair Italy presents us, 
The native place 1 — above all climes, 

Of all that's great, stupendous, 

Delightful, rare, majestic, — nay, 
Beyond all comprehension, — 

But more of this another day, 
When its fair face we mention. 

Its population we '11 o'er see, 
Our best attention using, 

Here millions twenty-five find we, 
By accurate computing; 

Fair Venice, and famed Tuscany, — 
Nay all its parts including. 

Its subdivisions as before 

The revolution stormed, 
Are nine, — not either less nor more,— 

Po-li-ti-cal-ly formed. 

But ere we subdivisions scan, 

(This accuracy teaches,) 
A grand coup-cV-oell we '11 cast along, 

As far as vision reaches. 

O'er its contents in general, 

We'll note each striking feature, 

Which might seem a particular, 
Great donative of nature. 

1 Ancient Greece excepted. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 369 

Yet first, as 'twere to bound our view, 

Within th' Italian border, 
The chief sea-ports, we'll wander through, 

And name in proper order. 



PRINCIPAL SEA-PORTS. 

In beauty and importance, lo! 

Nice, fortified, and famous, 
Strong Yilla-fran'ca, famed also, 

"Whose harbour 's quite capacious. 

Mon'aco, Vintimi'glia, 

The well-known port, San-Re'nio, 
Important, too, One'glia, 

Alben'ga, strong and fair, know. 

Fin-na'-le, 1 No'li, next, to name, 

Savo'na celebrated, 
Then Gen'o-a, of higher fanie 

Than any, we have stated. 

Famed Mas'sa, Pi'sa highly grand, 

Then Leg'horn, Piombi'no, 
Strong Orbitel'lo, Ci'-vi-ta, 2 and 

Small Os'tia, a see, know. 

Next ROME, th' eternal city, lo! 

Of Italy the glory, — 
Gra-e'ta, near which Cicero 

Was murdered, — read his story. 

Then Na'ples, quite magnificent, 

Saler'no, Policas'tro, 
Nor find we, insignificant, 

Citra'ro, and Nicas'tro. 

Trope'a, Nicote'ra, lo, 

Fair Reg'gio 3 then attracts us, 

1 Pr. Fi-naMe. 2 Pr. Che-ve'-ta. 3 Pr. Red-jo. 



370 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Still famous as the birth-place, know, 
Of Hippias and Hipparchus. 

Adare, then famed Ge'ra'ee, and 
Squilla'ce, 1 next in order, 

Fair I'-so-la, 2 Rossa'no, grand, 
With Tar'anto, e'en larger. 

Otran'to, now we may descry, 
Then Brin'dissi, as famed, lo, 

An ancient city ranking high ; 
Here Virgil died, — 'tis said so. 

Next Ba'ri, Mafredo'nia, 
And Por'to-Gre'co, Vies'ti, 

Fam'd Ter'moli, et cetera, 
With Lanci'ano, we see. 

Then Fer'mo, and Lore t' to, view, 

The latter celebrated 
For its delightful chapel, to 

The Virgin dedicated. 

Anco'na, Fa'no eminent, 

Then JPe'-sa-ro in its greatness, 

With Ki'-mi-ni, magnificent, 
Baven'na and fair Venice. 

Mora'no, and Aqui'lia, 

Once eminent and spacious; — 

In days of yore, where Attila, 
The valiant Hun, proved famous. 

And lastly Ca'po-d'-Is'tria, 
Which cloth belong to Venice. 

Here must we chime, et cetera, 
Nor further now display this. 



Here towns we'll not delineate, 
But when of course, we find them, 

^r. Squil-la'-she. 2 Pr. Ce-so-la. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 871 

While passing o'er each minor state, 
Most carefully we'll mind them. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, GENERAL FACE OF 
THE COUNTRY, ETC. 

In general, the climate here 

Is very fine, — nay, charming; 
Air, pure and dry — sky, bright and clear. 

In beauty's own adorning. 

Here might one hope, without alloy, 
The comforts most endearing, — 

Health, peace, and pleasure to enjoy, 
Beneath a sky so cheering. 

But still exceptions we must state, 

(Nor ever use evasives,) 
The heat, in many parts so great, 

Oppresses e'en the natives. 

And likewise the Malari'a, 

A sort of noxious vapour, 
Sad fevers brings, et cetera, 

And hinders useful labour. 

Where most aifrightfully doth rage 

This terrible contagion, 
Is 'tween the Appenines' high range 

And the great Mediterranean. 

These parts acquiring purity 

Through best modes of reclaiming, 

Are primitive salubrity, 

Full sure, tho' slowly, gaining. 



The Appenines in grandeur seen, 
From north to south extending — 

O'er beaut' ous lowlands ever seem, 
For eminence contending. 



372 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

These mountains high present to us 

An aspect very charming; 
Not rocky or precipitous. 

But rather meet for farming. 

These mounts so pleasing to the sight, 
(One fearlessly may vouch on 't,) 

Begarding feet, are found in height, 
From four 1 to near eight thousand. 

And in the lower parts around, 

Almost without exception, 
Delightful fruit-trees may be found, 

Which bear in high perfection. 

Beneath their shades, are seen fair crops 
Of various grain, and so forth, 

From fertile, fair, romantic spots, 
Luxuriantly to pour forth. 

Above the sea, some thousand feet, 

(This richly merits noting,) 
Are forests large, of chestnuts sweet, 

A wondrous crowd supporting. 

In general, the summits high, 

(Delightful as 'tis curious,) 
Extensive pastures still supply 

To flocks both large and numerous. 

Hence numbers are still found to dwell 

On portions elevated, 
While many low parts — strange to tell — 

Are thinly populated. 

Here towns and cities e'en abound, 

Full handsome, if not stately; 
Where friendship, love, and peace surround, 

The humble hearth in safety. 

1 4,000. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 373 

These parts by all admitted are, 

In their proud elevations; 
For healthful air preferred by far 

To lowland situations. 

Towns, cities, flocks, and forests fine, 

On risings so gigantic, 
Present a picture quite sublime, 

To every mind romantic ! 

With irony beiug long at strife, 

In friendship's tone the rather; 
Who long have languished for high life, 
To th' Appenines we'd order. 

Between the Alps and last named 1 see 

In beautiful extension, 
The fertile plain of Lom'bardy, 

Of wonderful dimension. 

So level is the surface found, 
Two hundred miles and over, — 

The least approach to rising ground 
One could not there discover. 

This did we once delineate, 

As best our genius taught us, 
Endeavouring then to regulate 

Each striking trait that caught us. 

It may be still remembered clear 

By the retentive pupil — 
Howe'er, this repetition here 

May not offend the youthful. 

The happy soil of Italy, 

Produces in abundance, 
All that may nature satisfy; 

And dainties to redundance. 

1 The Appenines. 
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374 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

"Wheat, rice, and grain of various kinds, 
Are found in great profusion ; 

Best oils are seen, with luscious wines, 
Poured forth in sweet diffusion. 

All sorts of fruit that may be found, 
(Almost without exception,) 

In any part, still here abound, 
In eminent perfection. 

Silk, cotton, sugar, honey fine, 
Are likewise here productions, 

That owe more to the hand Divine, 
Than to frail man's instructions. 

And cattle also here abound, 

Of va-ri-ous descriptions; 
As we've in other countries found, 

With very few restrictions. 

In Italy, 'inongst several 

Things wonderful and curious, 

Are many springs medicinal, 
Hot, warm, and sulphureous. 

The mountains yield their ample stores, 
From various mines, all famous, — 

Each bountifully riches pours 
From bowels quite capacious. 

Lo! emeralds, agates, porphyry, 

Jasper, Lapis-lazuli, 
With many others grand to see, — 

Fair min'ral treasures truly. 

Here gold and silver mines, 'tis said 
By writers the most truthful, 

Are found, with copper, iron, lead, 
Inferior, tho' as useful. 

And numerous quarries, rich and rare, 
Afford all sorts of marble, — 



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Striped, clouded, speckled, veined and fair, 
Of beauty causing marvel ! 

Know, more of great utility, 

And features famed for beauty, 
In passing o'er the states shall we 

Depicture most minutely. 



LEARNING AND UNIVERSITIES, MEN OF LEARNING, 
ETC. 

In old and modern times, we see 

This celebrated nation, 1 
Has been (we think 'twill ever be,) 

Chief seat of education. 

Here literature and science fair 

Have flourished in all ages, — 
Here have been blessed with talents rare 

Great warriors and sages. 

Here geniuses, and not a few, 

Still eminent in story, 
Have brought each art and science to 

Its pinnacle of glory. 

Fifteen great Universities, 

Adorn this brilliant nation, 
Where 's shown in its diversities, 

Each branch of education. 

Others of fame have been described, 

And all we have related 
Of those, to these may be applied, 

Yet need not be repeated. 

Their merits great we may n't define, 
Nor in bright tints display them, — 

But ere the subject we resign, 
We'll accurately name them. 

1 Ancient Greece excepted. 



376 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

First in importance, — all may know,- 
Are those of Rome and Venice. 

Next Flor'ence, Mil'an, and also 
Saler'no, Pi'sa, Na'ples. 

The rest are those of Man'tua, 

Ferra'ra, and Vero'na, 
Pavi'a, Par'ma, Pa'dua, 

Peru'via, 'nd Bolog'na. 



MEN OE LEARNING, ETC. 

Some moderns, 1 lo ! who laurels won, 
Of greenly-blooming foliage, 

Will ne'er decay but brighten on, 
Till time be in its dotage ! 

Amongst the Poets first appear, 
Great Tas'so, Ban'tc, also, 

And high amid his proud compeers, 
The famous Arios'to. 

In natural philosophy 

Amazing, (all must own it) 

"Were Torricelli, Borrelli, 

Most happily they ; ve shown it. 

Malpighi, and Galile'o, 

In lore shone as their neighbours, 
And know the Mathematics owe 

Much to their learned labours. 

And Strada, Gruieciardini, 

Historical great writers, 
For ever shall commended be, — 

Each by his own admirers. 

Bentiviglio, and Davila, 
Were also reckoned famous 

1 Moderns comparatively speaking. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 37' 

In history, et cetera, 

For ample was their genius. 

Then Petrarch the unparalleled, 

None in Italian brighter; 
In Latin too he far excelled 

Each contemporary writer. 

But lo, of talents quite unique, 

For whom we find no equal, — 
So versed in science politique, — 

Th' unrivalled Machiavel. 

Here some great in Theology, 

Their hearers oft astouuded, — 
Or roused up curiosity, 

By all they had expounded. 

In few parts of the universe, 
Have flourished, we've a notion, 

The fine arts, with such high success, 
As in this favoured portion. 



MEN OF GENIUS, CONTINUED. 

Raphael, whose magic pencil's skill 
Astonished and delighted, 

Stands first in th' art of painting still, 
And will, till taste is blighted. 

Great Angelo, a name well known, 
(Whose talent to depicture, 

Is long into a proverb grown,) 
Excelled in Architecture. 

In Sculpture too he proved his skill, 

But every rare perfection 
Of this great man would volumes fill, 

If brought to recollection. 

Of "Titian's tint and Guido's air," 
Could any bright description, 



378 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

To their true worth a likeness bear, 
; T would seem allied to fiction. 

In their chef-d-oeuvres, one surveys, 
The happy bold designing; — 

And brilliant taste, the lights and shades 
With gentle touch, combining. 

The follow' ng, in their several ways, 
Did specimens most rare show, 

Corregio, and Veronese, 
Carraccio, and Romano. 



But far beyond the muse's flight, 
Have the musicians soar-ed, 

"Whose talents have such rare delight 
To tasteful minds afforded. 

Here nature seems with parts divine 
To have endowed each native, 

Who in this art, well termed the fine, 
Displays the mind creative. 

In each production has been shown 
Perfection's bright creation, — 

Such grand diversity of tone, — 
Such powers of variation. 

What rich embellishments in all, 
Seem harmony still forming; 

From bold Crescendo's lofty call, 
So thrilling, loud, alarming, 

To soft Diminuendo's fall, 

So gentle, sweet, and warbling. 

These, every feeling of the heart 
Attune to heavenly soarings ; — 

Such fine sensations e'er impart 
Rich harmony's outpourings ! 

Like composition is their forte, 
Superior execution ; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 379 

Such magic powers of touch they sport, 
In every evolution. 

Here so congenial to the soul 

Is e'er the undertaking, 
That forming parts to one great whole, 

They seem no eifort making. 

For quite spontaneous seem to roll 

Their elegant productions; 
Fantasia-like, without control, 

Of science' quaint instructions. 

Yet shall each passage, nicely scanned, 

Be found as truth reports it, 
By accuracy's own right hand, 

Accented, — measured, — noted. 

O'er the large field of melody, 

We'll yet a moment wander, 
And name a few who cleverly 

Did wrest the palm and conquer. 

On fame's bright page Correlli view, 

Enshrouded in his glory, — 
Bossini, and Clementi, 1 too, 

Still famed in classic story. 



GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Begarding next their character, 

We'll apropos display them, 
More faithful, if not happier, 

Than some who have portrayed them. 

For all who write impartially, 

Tho' noting every failing, 
Must see, admitting honestly, — 

Their noble traits prevailing. 

Here numbers might be mentioned did time permit. 



380 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Th' Italians are, in general, 

Of stature rather portly, 
Possessing in particular, 

Fine figures moulded nobly. 

These reach the full pre-eminence 

Of accurate proportions, 
Which gives such ease and elegance, 

To all their slightest motions. 

Sweet features, chiefly regular, 
(So like perfection's carving,) 

Possess this people singular, 
A lovely aspect forming; 

Where glances, quite intelligent, 
Still seem to give a notion 

Of every passing sentiment, 
Or passion or emotion. 

Behold we now, another view, 
Regarding gait or bearing; 

(As best we can to nature true, 
In sketching and comparing.) 

Avoiding each absurd extreme, 
At which, might reason marvel, 

Th' Italians choose a sober mien, 
Between the gay and formal. 

And the French volatility, 
As lightsome folly scorning; 

They well assume a dignity, 
On Spanish hauteur bordering. 

These highly-gifted of mankind, 
Enjoy all grand endowments; 

Politeness, courage, strength of mind, 
And wisdom, to profoundness. 

With other happy traits, to wit, 
Content, religion warm, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 381 

To canons, laws, and precepts fit, 
Obedience to conform. 

Tho' many countries rank full high, 

Regarding cultivation, 
Yet, judgment tells us none can vie 

With this all-favoured nation. 

In point of genius, bearing sway, 

Upon it none can border, 
E'en France politely must give way, 

If Italy but order. 

The bright side ice have now displayed, 
With friendship's tender pencil; 

But some describe each darkly shade, 
With touches quite ungentle. 

Th' Italians they characterize 

With seeming detestation, 
As slaves to wicked jealousies, 

Revenge, assassination. 

And should a few addicted be 

To crimes so foul and odious, 
Why should the whole ungraciously. 

Be stamped as "the atrocious!" 

He, who, (concealed in candour's guise,) 

Avers that such he finds them, 
Who sees the mote in others' eyes, 

Nor feels the beam that blinds him; 
Should fairly balance, 'twould he wise, 

Nor basely stigmatize them. 

He should incline to mercy's side, 

And scan their virtues, rather; 
Whilst the English practise suicide, 

And th' Irish e'en man-slaughter. 



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382 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

1ST DIVISION, — SARDINIA. 

The kingdom of sardi'nia, 

The following states embraces: 
Nice, Pied'mont, 1 and fair Gen'o-a, 

With — of Savoy — some places: 2 
In pied'mont, turin on the po, 

First claims our admiration, 
Its fairest traits anon we '11 show, 

Or hold to observation. 
Next Alessan'dria, behold 

For its cathedral spacious, 
For churches fine, for convents old, 

And other features famous. 
Vercel'li, and Chi-e'-ri view, 

A-os'-te and, Bi'-e-la, 
Ca-sa'-le, Al'bi, As'ti, Lu, 

Clieras'ca and strong Bc'na. 
Varolii quite respectable, 

Strong Su'za, Pignaro'la, 
And Yer'ses, deemed impregnable, 

Valen'za, Carmagno'la. 
Saluz'zo, Ac'qui claiming note, 

Chivaz'zo and fair Co'ni, 
Then Fenestrel'le, a fam'd fort, 

With I-vre'-a, Mondo'vi, — 
We waive the rest of high report, 

Save Ten 'da, and Rivo'li. 



We now shall nice, quick sojourn to, 

A portion rather stinted, 
Of general aspect fair to view, 

As writers best have hinted. 

1 Pr. Pied / -mong. 

2 In strictness Savoy is a distinct country, and not a 
part of Italy. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

Fair nice its charming capital, 
First claims our admiration, 

Famed for its noble citadel, 
And beauty of location. 

This town, so long in history, 

Renowned for ancient beauty, 
On the confines of Italy, 

And spacious France, may viewed be. 

And now we near another port, 

Fair Vil'lafran'ca spacious, 
Distinguished for its castle, fort, 

And harbour so spacious. 

One other feature curious, 

This renders celebrated, 
As air the most salubrious, 

Here health is renovated. 

Behold in north of Italy, 

To the south-east of Pied'mont, 

Fair gen'-o-a in divinity, 

Of these small states the chief one. 

Lo gen'-o-a chief on its bay, 
Or gulf — as chiefly spoken, — 

But from these scenes time becks away, 
And we obey the token. 

. See also Vintimi'glia, 

San Re'mo, next in order, 
And on this coast, One'o-Ka, 
(A port of Pied'mont rather.) 

Al'benga next we may descry, 
With strong Fi'-na'-le, Mo'li, 

Savo'na, ever ranking high, 
Sarza'na and famed No'vi. 

Next Por'to-Fi'no, Ses'tri, lo, 
Chia'vari, Brugna'to, 



THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then Vol'tri, Ga'vi, Bro'inino, 
Fair Spe'zia, Rapa'lo. 

Now in savoy', lo sham'berry, 
The Les'se stream adorning, 

Its chief, where find we happily, 
Some features very charming. 

BonneVille', next in importance, then 

Elicits admiration, — 
Monthier, St.-Jean-de-Morienne', 

Claim also observation. 

Annecy, 1 in beauty, lo, display' d, 
A name-sake lake adorning; 

Salan'che, see famed for its trade, 
And Cluses 2 e'en very charming. 

Next fair Tho v non', observe we, on 

Gene'va lake located; 
For convents, and its castle, — long, 

And justly celebrated. 

Savoy' in strictness, all declare, 

A state quite separated, 
Of which this kingdom has a share, — 

As we've just intimated. 



Now haste we to sardin'ia, 
An isle of good dimension, — 

A province, famed, et cetera, 
Which merits high attention. 

Its strong chief city cagliari, 3 
See on its Gulf located, — 

Next in importance Sas'sari, 
Then Tom'pio high-rated. 

Here Castel-Sar'do, we descry, 
Posa'ta, Orista'no, 



1 Pr. Ansee'. 3 Pr. Kluz. 2 Pr. Cal-ya-ree. 



With Oze-a'-ri, A'-les high, 
Alg v he'ri, Gocia'no. 



In the north-west of Italy, 

The continental portion 
Of this fair state, is prettily 

Located near the ocean. 

And in the Mediterranean sea, 

To south of this, behold you 
The isle we've named, of which shall we, 

Due time, more traits unfold you. 



Know, Pied'-niont's clime is mild, serene, 

Salubrious, delightful, — 
Who've seen affirm, it well may claim 

These epithets as rightful. 

Its soil full fertile, fair, and rich, 

Ne'er nature's gifts refuses, 
As grain, fruit, cattle, — silk, of which, 

Great portions it produces. — 



Savoy's clime e'er is rather cold, 
Caused by its situation, — 

And mountains of unfertile mould, 
Still mar the cultivation. 



In Gren'-o-a, — at the nonplus, — 
We must a prior part show, — 

If music 'twere, returning thus, 
Would term it Da- Capo. 

For lack of words, young reader, then, 

Regarding its mild climate; 
Read Pied'-mont's epithets again, 

Which apropos describe it. 1 

1 The climate of Piedmont and Genoa is the same. 



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Its area square miles contains, 
Full twenty-seven thousand, — 

In truth extensive, fair domains, 
Which monarchs e'en allow grand. 

Its population for some years, 

An average proportion 
Of millions four-one-half, appears, 

Including every portion. 

The state religion, Roman creed, 
(For ages we've a notion,) 

But every sect may choose, indeed, 
Its favourite devotion. 

The government monarchical, 

With little limitation, 
Yet meriting; much general 

And private approbation. 

And know King of Sardinia, 
(Omitting not e'en trifles,) 

Duke of Savoy, et cetera, 

Are now the monarch's titles. 



DIVISION II. 

Next Kingdom of this country, so 
Completely dear to fame, is, 

The fair vene'tian-lombar'do, 
Or Lombardy and Venice. 

These parts to Aus'tria belong, 
But be it here remembered, 

The muse, to these has en passant, 
Her best devoirs tendered. 



DIVISION III. 
TUS'CANY. 



The Duchy-Grand of tus'cany, 
Forthwith we'll ramble over, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 387 

Whose features high in dignity, 
Delight each youthful rover. 

This portion, which attention claims, 

Is, we may ascertain then, 
West of the Church's wide domains, 

Along the Mediterranean. 

The chief town of this handsome state, 

Is Florence, on the Ar'uo, — 
In Italy no town so great, 

Save Rome, as tourists all know. 

Its charming traits as far exceed 

The sketch of pen or pencil, 
As pure and* solid gold indeed, 

Outshines poor drossy tinsel. 

This city seems the cabinet 

Of all that's grand and curious, 

Superior, magnificent, 
Incomparably beauteous. 

Its Gallery, styled Medicean', 

Contains a grand collection; 
The finest that has ever been 

Submitted to inspection. 

Lo! paintings, statues fair, the whole 

Performed by parts the finest, 
That e'er illumed the human soul, 

And placed men 'mongst the brightest 
Of Adam's sons, on talent's roll, — 

Delighting still the wisest! 

Its Library, in turn displays 

A treasure to the enlightened, 
Whose minds, as 'twere, by heavenly rays, 

Kind Providence has brightened ! 

Its Palaces superbly grand, 
Exceed imagination; 



388 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

As if the arts joined hand in hand, 
To give these full completion. 

The Architecture, nobly planned, 
Which offers theme for pages, 

Might, in its lofty grandeur stand, 
A model for all ages. 

Next, note we, as in duty bound, 

Its elegant cathedral, 
Which, search this world wide, all around, 

You'll find but few to equal. 

Here many a private residence, 
(Like public ones to mentiou, 

In their high style of elegance,) 
Would cause a long detention. 

Here might the skilful connoisseur 
Find theme for observation, — 

Here might the gentle Amateur , 
Find room for contemplation. 

Here might the learned, fam'd, and great, 
With pleasure seem to linger, 

Here no place seems to have escaped, 
Fair science' tasteful finger! 

To its fair traits shall add we this, 
Fair Florence still adorning, 

The Venus, termed de Medecis, 
Beyond description charming. 

Its matchless style to understand, 
One must, indeed, behold it, — 

By beauty's self no sooner planned, 
Than did perfection mould it. 

All who this statue fair have seen, 

Affirm, and that most truly, 
A finer model ne'er has been 

Of sweet and noble beauty. 



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'Tis formed, — how cheering to the sight, — 

Of marble the most charming ; 
Like Alpine snows, supremely white; 

Meet for pure angels' forming. 

And on the base (the traveller says) 

We find by an inscription, 
'Twas sculptured by Cleomenes, — 

Thus ends our short description. 

But to conclude, we must, no doubt, 
Note, like each good accountant, — 

Its population is about, 

As slioion, one hundred thousand. 



Next in importance we may see, 

In modern times, Leghorn, 
Which has, in some parts, o'er the sea, 

A prospect that must charm. 

This town, which is uncommonly 

Commodious and spacious, 
Is built with regularity, 

And for its commerce famous. 

Another splendid city see, 

(Whose merits once seemed waning,) 
Fair Pi'sa, still with dignity, 

Its ancient fame maintaining. 

Here famed Sien'na we descry, 
Then Mas'sa, Monte- Alci'no, 

Strong Orbitello, ranking high, 
Volter'ra, Piombi'no. 

Fair Pra'to and Pis'to'-i-j, 
Arez'zo, Pulcia'no, 



Grosset'to, Buria'no. 



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390 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

LUC'CA. 

Know, reader, luc'ca territory, 

(Of all we'd give a notion,) 
Ha'ing been transferred to Tuscany, 

Of this state now 's a portion. 

Its features fair we '11 specify 

As in its days of glory; 
When Lucca's love of liberty 

Embellished Lucca's story. 

. This part, located happily, 

(Its size we need not mention,) 
Along the Mediterranean, see 
In beautiful extension. 

But accurately to unfold 

Each portion that surrounds it, 

First Mod'ena to north behold, 
Which on this limit bounds it. 

On east, and south, see Tus'cany, 
From which the eye may wander 

O'er Tus'can sea, west boundary, 
Enhancing Luc'ca's grandeur. 

Long was it a republic dear, 

Unhurt by usurpation, 
Till France, in its once bold career, 

Sent forth its devastation. 

When humbling all, as by a spell, 

In tyranny's own season, 
France deigned to conquer — strange to tell — ■ 

This peaceful little region. 

Into a principality 

This state was then erected, 
By great Napoleon's policy, — 

By him awhile protected. 

'Twas afterwards converted by 
Vien'na's noted congress, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 391 

Iuto a duchy, ranking high; 
Its merit render'ng Dot less. 

Four hundred, know, and thirty clear 
Square miles this state comprises, — 

One hundred 1 thousand now, we hear, 
To people it suffices. 

These virtuous inhabitants 

(A wise consideration) 
Have joined to their accomplishments, 

The art of cultivation. 

Then toiling with ability, 

They've beautified each feature; 

And much increased fertility, 
Thus ever aiding nature. 

Into a land of aspect rare 

Have they this tract converted, — 

A universal garden fair, 

Where naught appears neglected. 

The capital of luc'ca see, 

The same denominated, 
In beauty's pride, delightfully 

On Ser'chio 2 located. 

Here pass we traits of high renown, 

No observation making; 
As all we've said of each chief town, 

'Twere but indeed, restating. 

But let the youthful bear in mind, — 

By strict enumeration, — 
Near thousands twenty- two we find, 

This city's population. 

This city's exports, (to display 
Perhaps a needful duty,) 

1 137,000. 2 Pr. Ser'ki-o. 



392 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Are manufactures rich and gay, 
Unparalleled in beauty. 

Lo silks superb, et cetera, 

Wines, flavoured very sweetly, — 

Fruits fine as e'er the traveller saw, 
All high-prized, (th' olive chiefly.) 

Most ardently admire we, sure, 
This portion so exalted, — 

This nation fair in miniature, 
As we presume to call it. 



DIVISION IV. 
STATES OF THE CHURCH. 

The great dominions of the pope, 

Behold we far extending; 
(Quite a considerable scope 

Of country comprehending.) 

From Ve'nice gulf, in Italy, 

(That gulf of matchless charms,) 

It stretches to that famous sea, 1 
Which many an isle adorns. 

But note we strictly, north the Po, 
From th' Austrian states divides it, — 

East, last-named gulf — south, Naples lo, 
West, Tuscany confines it. 

In subdivisions this we find, 
And, each, (styled delegation,) 

Doth from a splendid chief town, mind, 
Derive its appellation. 

These shall we name, iho 1 hard to chime, 

Ferra'ra first, Bologna, 
Kaven'na, Forli, quite sublime, 

Famed Fer'mo, great Anco'na. 

1 The Mediterranean Sea. 



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Yiter'bo, and Peru'gia, 

Farn'd As'eoli, Urbi'no, 
Then Cas'tro, Ci'vita Vec'chia, 

Ri-e'ti, 1 Cameri'no, 
Macera'ta, famed, et cetera, 

Fair Pes'aro, Spole'to. — 



Here Ri'mini, important know, 

Fa v en'za too may see we, 
With Cas'tro, Jes'si, Os'simo, 

Folig'no, and Assi'si. 

Famed Or-vi-et'to, Os'-ti'-a, 

Then Por'to, Fabria'no, 
Norce'ra, To'di, Nor'ci-a, 

And famed for ruins, Fa'no. 

Cese'na, Nar'ni, Ter'ni fair, 

Latol'fa, Braccia'no, 
Anag'ni, then Frasca'ti rare, 

Velle'tri, Maglia'no, 
And Palestri'na, claim our care, 

With Tiv'oli, Alba'no. 

Still numbers famed, the muse might bring 

Beneath our observation; 
But these, mean time, we may not sing, — 

ROME claims our admiration. 



ROME. 

CAMPagna 2 southward see, once fair, 

And justly estimated, — 
Now less admired regarding air, 

But still e'en highly rated. 

Here stands the fair metropolis 
Of Italy, the famous, — 

1 Pr. Re-a-te. 2 Campagna-di-Roma. 



394 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Th' unrivalled ROME, — (all granting this) 
The beautiful, — the spacious: 

Rome, in its splendid mightiness, 

Which was for many ages, 
The mistress of the universe, 

And native place of sages! 

This capital, lo, seated on 

The ti'ber, famed in story; 
Which stream derives importance from 

The city's lasting glory. 

And to the sons of fashion high 

Its duties it discharges; 
Still, such being navigated by, 

In splendid boats and barges. 

Some other traits conspicuous, 

We'll now show forth in order; 
Still of perfection emulous, 

Tho' on it we can't border. 
In modern Rome the traveller may 

Find much (in ancient rareness) 
Display'd of grandeur, splendour, — nay, 

Of wondrous Roman greatness. 

Here structures are extremely fine, 

Astonishment creating, — 
Here th' Arts most eminently shine 

Of Sculpture, and of Painting. — 
Here Statues noble and sublime, 

All fascinate while gazing. 

But can the muse depict with grace, 

By any force of metre, 
Or learned phrase, that holy place, 

The great Church of St. Peter? 

JVb, no! Yet shall a sketch be gi'en, 
In which, observing duly, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 395 

Oar fondest wish may well be seen, 
Of painting facts most truly. 

No edifice on earth can vie 

With this renowned Cathedral, 

In magnitude and beauty high- — 
Its grandeur none can equal ! 

This in its bold, majestic height, 

And pride of decoration, 
Elicits as a special right, 

The world's high admiration. 

It seems as if the arts agreed, 

(When such bright efforts making,) 

All earthly structures to exceed 
In this great undertaking. 

For, as by providential care, — 

Tho' of immense expansion, — 
Materials most rich and rare, 

Compose the mighty mansion. 

Its furniture, utensils grand, 

Are sources of amazement, 
With vessels, statues, paintings, and 

Their sanctified arrangement. 

All cause a wonder undefined, 

An unexpressed sensation, — 
Then holy silence, meek, sublimed, 

Best proves such admiration. 

Its vast dimensions placed below, 
(Rhyme will not deign to number,) 

This Asterisk* will plainly show, 
Arranged without a blunder. 

Its lens;th and breadth, and awful height 
Astonish the beholder, 

* Its length is 730 feet, its breadth 320, and its height 
to the top of the cross 4-50. 



396 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

0! what a mansion of delight! — 
Too fine for e'er to moulder! 

When from its base our glances pass, 
How high in air, appears its 

Most elevated point, the cross, 
The symbol of its ten'ets ! 

Still aiming at exactitude, 

We'll add, like great narrators, 

This covers, in its magnitude, 
Almost five English acres ! 

Observe, that near three hundred years, 
Had, from its first projection, 

Elapsed, before, as it appears, 
Completing its erection. 

And know, the sum immoderate 

Of millions was expended 
On this fair fane elaborate, 

Elysian-like, ere ended. 

Theme 'twould afford, would volumes fill, 
But more we may not show then, — 

Ha'ing not the power, altho' the will ; 
Description we forego then. 

For this, with greatness all its own, 
(Named from the first disciple,) 

Why, like its sovereign, stands alone 
On earth without a rival. 



ROME CONTINUED. 

The Palace of the Vatican, 

Next, in consideration, 
To Peter's church, we'll briefly scan, 

Or hold to observation. 

'Tis the unrivalled residence 
Of Popes thro' Christian ages, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 397 

So princely in its elegance, 

Exceeding all our praises!" 
This, of apartments, doth contain, 

Four thousand quite, as stated, — 
But silence meek must aid again, 

Description here hath fainted. 
Its Library, we'll next explore; — 

All o'er the great creation, 
None find we, that elicits more 

Of sterling admiration. 
Some of the great antiquities 

We did already mention, 
As noble curiosities, 

Deserving all attention. 
ROME, in its eminence doth stand, 

From London miles eight hundred 
And sixty-three, we understand, 

By measurement right-numbered. 
And by the best accounts, we hear, 

This city's population, 
One hundred and eight thousand's near, — 

A wondrous congregation. 
Here from most distant nations, know, — 

Nobility, and gentry; 
In crowds innumerable flow, 

And make a brilliant entry. 
Then do they sport rank, titles, wealth, 

In this sphere of allurement, 
Whilst seeking classic-lore, or health, 

Or science, or amusement. 



Next note Loretto, — which we -find, 
Distinguished now far more is, 

Than ere the Christian era, — mind, 
It then claimed little notice. 

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398 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here is a Chapel, which so grand, 

Yields but to that of Peter; 
Where pure religion, by the hand 

Conducts all, who would seek her. 

Here have they with devotion placed 

Of images the finest, 
That e'er an earthly structure graced, — 

And add we, the divinest! 

The Virgin and her infant son, 

The meek and holy Jesus, 
Who for mankind salvation won, — 

Who died on earth to save us. 

These statues of such heavenly mould, 
Must know you, gentle reader, 

Consist of (precious as of old,) 
The most delightful cedar. 

To name each grand embellishment, 
Would but description weary, 

Which beautifully ornament 
That of the bless-ed Mary. 

Here holy pilgrims love to view 
Bright splendour's own profusion; 

Kings, bracelets, chains, of sparkling hue, 
In elegant diffusion. 

And here are gems of many a sort, 

As emeralds and rubies; 
Fair pearls, and diamonds, of the most 

Extraordinary beauties. 

Around appear of solid gold, 

Bright angels, in their station, — 

Oh! may we reach the heavenly fold, 
How fine 's the imitation ! 

This vast collection, rich, and rare, 
Of value most immense is, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 399 

Be'ng almost the donations fair 
Of pious kings and princes. 

These sov' reigns wisely thought, who gives, 

For purposes so holy, 
Such splendid gifts or donatives, 

Acts properly, acts nobly ! 

These thought it vanity's extreme, 
That mortal men should wholly 

Expend their weal — in folly's sheen. — 
On their own dwellings solely. 

To sate ambition ! how absurd ! 

With selfish vain devotion; 
Nor dedicating to the Lord, 

Who granted all, a portion ! 

If noble Pagans thought, indeed, 

'Twere a religious duty, 
To make their heathen fanes exceed 

Their palaces in beauty, — 

Far better should all Christians know, 

The mansions pure, intended 
For god's own worship here below, 

Should be supremely splendid. 

So thought full many on a throne, 

By virtue's self directed, — 
So thought the pious Fenelon, 

Of memory respected. 



RELIGION, GOVERNMENT, ETC. 

Again, we'll note, the old well-known 

Religion, or persuasion, 
Which from the famed chief city Rome 

Derived its appellation. 

By truth, without embellishment, 
Its tenets we'd distinguish; — 



400 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Discussion Dot our element, 
The effort we relinquish. 

But, know, a grand diversity 

Of titles dignifies it : — 
A number, too, opposed we see, 

Which strangely vilifies it. 

No matter! how absurd th' extremes, 
(To some appearing naughty,) 

No matter! then how odd it seems, 
How silly ! or how faulty ! 

No matter ! if it pave the road 
To heaven, and if full surely 

Its tenets prove salvation's code;— 
"The one thing needful," truly. 



By rules ecclesiastical, 

And absolute completely, 
'Tis governed — not despotical, 

But righteously and meekly. 

Each office high, to cardinals 

And bishops, is intrusted, 
By whom all grand particulars, 

Are happily adjusted. 

Religion's self seems placed alone, 
As nothing could confound her, 

On the Apostles' chair or throne, 
Dispensing truth around her. 

Naught but religion here bears sway,— 
Oft power bows down before her, — 

E'en tyranny seems to give way, 
Whilst calmly glancing o'er her. 

The pope, to keep his foes in awe, 

Like other potent princes, 
Has arms, guards, et cetera, — 

All martial power's defences. 



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Yet, whensoe'er appears deranged 
The world, by strange commotions, 

These, peaceful quite, are seen unchanged. — 
Nor swayed by hostile notions; 

Save when that most provoking cause, 

To wit, foul usurpation, 
Calls forth the first of nature's laws, — 

We 'mean self-preservation. 

But more we'll not expatiate, 

On every regulation, — 
And did we so, who'd emulate 

These modes of legislation ! 



The sov'reign's titles we'll display, 
Ere from this sacred quarter, 

Most faithfully we ; d fain portray 
This great Italian fa ther. 

Behold, "his holiness, the pope/' 
The best known appellation; 

" Sovereign pontiff," likewise note, 
"Good patron of the nation." 

Then "Mitred Monarch/' styled also, 
"Great Pastor of his people," 

"Viear of Jesus Christ" below, 
" Successor of St. Peter." 

Know, other terms of dignity 
Have blazoned on the pages 

Of Europe's general history, 
For more than eighteen ages. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, ETC. 

Young reader, ere from this fair state, 
One line regarding climate, — 

Know some exceptions militate, 
We can't most charming style it. 



402 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

One province, 1 large, et cetera, 

Seems thinly populated, 
Caused by the dire malaria, 

As we've already stated. 

Yet even here, parts one may see, 
Possessing striking beauties, 

And fertile in a high degree, — 
Rewarding culture's duties. 

This portion, so delightful, when 
By th' ancients prized'so highly, 

'T is justly hoped, will pour again 
Its golden treasures widely. 

But of this interesting state, 

Or province termed papal, 
A friendly, final, leave we take, 

At th' hour of midnight sable. 

For drowsy Mor'pheus th' eyelids biud, — 
Then we'll, (discarding fables,) 

In peace and love with all mankind, 
Repose, and dream of Naples. 



KINGDOM OF NAPLES. 

This celebrated kingdom see, 

In ample stretch extended; 
Being the south part of Italy, 

Where various charms are blended. 

This, we observe, encompassed round, 
By th' ocean wide completely, 

Save where the Pope's dominions bound, 
The north-west extreme, neatly. 

Regard we th' isle of Sic'ily, 
This kingdom's fairest portion, 

1 Campagua-di-Roma. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 403 

Which still in fond proximity, 
Sits smiling in the ocean. 

We'll sketch this, quite appropriate, 

'Midst Europe's fairest islands, 
And all the gifts delineate, 

Bestowed by nature's kind hands. 

About eight millions generally, 

This country's population ; 
And near one-fourth may Sicily 

Claim of this computation. 

Know, mindful still of dignities, 

The sovereign is sty-led 
Oft, King of the two Sicilies, 

Being from the island titled. 

Next, Neapolitan Majesty, 

(Fain would we act politely,) 
But all we may not specify 

Which, on his crest, shine brightly. 

Three hundred by one hundred 1 ^ seen, 
Its length and breadth, as stated, — 

And into provinces thirteen 
It has been regulated. 

Of these, each portion doth contain 

Towns of exalted beauty, — 
These parts and towns forthwith to name, 

Shall be our pleasing duty. 

We first to na'poli advance, 

Not distant from the ocean, 
Where we at na'ples fondly glance, 

The pride of this famed portion. 

Here Casandri'no, we may view, 
Fair Por'tisi — of fame know, — 

1 300 miles long, by 100 broad. 



404 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

With Bar'ra, Puzzuo'li, too ; 
Acer'ra and Acer'no. 



In ter'ra-di-lavo'ra, ken 
Fair ca'pua, Vena'fro, 

Aver'sa, Som'na, So'ra ; then 
Cajoz'zo and Tia'no. 

Ga-e'-ta, Be'ja, Fon'di, and 
Trajet'ta, fam'd Aquino,. 

Caser'ta, Ari-en'-zo, grand, — 
Avel'la and Avi'so. 



In princtpa'to-ci'tra, see 

saler'no, chief located 
Upon a bay same name, — then we 

Find others highly rated. 

Amal'fi and Castel'-a-mere, 

Sorren'to, Polieas'tro, 
Campag'na, E'voli, Lettere', 

Fair Mar'sico and Sar'no. 



To portion fourth 1 we now advance, 
Fam'd ul'tra-principa'to, — 

"Where benevent'o claims a glance, 
And the famed Ari-a'-no. 

Mon'te-Mara'no, next we name, 

Then Con'za, Aveli'no, 
Mon'te-LeVne, of some fame, 

St.An'gelo, Trevi'co. 

mo^lis'sa next attracts our gaze, 
A large triangle forming; 

Here fair mo v li'se merits praise, 
Its chief town very charming. 

Here also find we, — roaming still, — 
Ise'ni-a, Luci'to, 

1 Principato- Ultra. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 405 

Triven'to, seated on a hill, 
And of some note Lari'no. 



Next see Bassilica'ta, where 

mate'ra chief invites us, 
Its capital of features rare, 

Whose beauty much delights us. 
Trica'rico, then Op'pido, 

Rapol'la, Aceren'za, 
Veno'sa, Tur'si, Mar'sico, 1 

Famed Mal'fi, and Poten'za. 



Now to CALa'bria 2 we hie, 

Where find we fair cosen'za,- 
Thcn Umbria'dco, espy, 

With Lai'no, and Ceren'za. 
Next Ci'vita-Mondo'nia, 

St. Mar'co, Bisigna'no, 
Cassa'no, famed, and Sca'lia, 

Rossa'no, Ma turn' no. 



To eighth division we advance, 

cala'bria-tjl'tra titled, 
Where cataza'ra meets our glance, 

A city scarcely rivalled. 
Squiria'ce, St. Eupha'mia, 

Nicas'tro, Severi'na, 
Fair Reg'gio, Bo'va, Tro'pea, 

Mile'to, Nicate'ra. 



abrtj'za-ct'tra next behold, 
Where find we as we wander, 

CHi'e-ti chief town proud and bold, 
Placed in exalted grandeur. 

Pesca'ra, strong, we also find, 
Aqu'ila, Lancia'no, 

1 Marsico-Nuova. 2 Calabria-Citra. 

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406 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Sulmo'na, and Orto'na, mind, 
Then Guar'-di-a, Pale'no. 



aeruz'za-ul'tra next we'll scan, 
Where ter'amo, its chief, lo 

Then A'tri famed observe we can, 
And claiming note, Celi'no. 

Fair Ci'vita-de-Pen'na, we 
Find here with Aveza'no, 

Giulia-No'va, Campo'li, 
Du-ca'-le, 1 Paglia'no. 

capitana'ta, now invites 
To view luce'ra famous, 

And populous, where much delights, 
Altho' not very spacious. 

Next high in fame see Fog'gia, 

Bovi'no, Por'to-Gre'co, 
Sal'pe, Tro'ja, Manfredo'nia, 

Bristi'no, St. Seve'ro. 



In twelfth division 2 we descry, 
Its capital, famed ba'ri, — 

Cano'sa, next attracts the eye, 
Then the distinguished Tra'ni. 

Famed Ru'vo, Giovanez'za, view 

Barlet'ta, Polligna'no, 
Biton'to, Minervi'no, too, 

Gravi'no, Conversa'no. 



ter'ra-d'-otran'to next, a tract 

Of moderate extension, 
Tho' mountainous, be it remarked, 

Deserving high attention. 

Now with rapidity we hie 
To its fair chief, otran'to, 

1 Civita-Ducale. 2 Terra-di-bari. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 40' 

To Taran'to, to Brin'dissi, 

And Lec'ce rather grand know. 

CasteHanet'ta also we 

With Nar'do, Alesa'no, 
Ugen'to, Villa-Fran'ca, see, 

Then Cas'tro, and Marta'no. 



CHIEF CITIES, TOWNS, ETC. 

Fair na'ples, the metropolis, 

First claims an observation, 
So grand, — so densely populous, 

So famed for its location. 

Upon the shore of its fair bay, 
(Best known as gulf of Naples,) 

Behold it placed in proud display, 
No town, 1 save Borne, this equals. 

And here some streets with Rome's may vie, 

Lo Stra'do-di-Toleclo,— 
And those that towards the bay doth lie, 

Which beauty's high extremes show. 

Here are the public buildings, fine 

Beyond delineation, — 
E'en those of Flo'rence can't outshine 

These in proud decoration. 

And private buildings not a few, 

Contribute to its glories, — 
Being finely elevated, to 

Iu general, six stories. 

These do they gayly ornament 

In style the most fantastic, 
And render quite magnificent — 

Nay, charmingly romantic. 

1 In Italy. 



408 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here do they place bright vases full 
Of flowers gay and blooming, 

Upon their tops, a beautiful 
Appearance e'er assuming. 

They, handsome boxes, filled with mould. 

Place also, trees containing, 
Which, still due time, may one behold, 

Fruits most delicious bearing. 

And o'er the environs all around, 

On hills, for beauty noted, 
Are many charming convents found, 

To piety devoted. 

Here charity at every door 

Receives the weary stranger, — 

The widow and the orphan poor 
By sorrow led a ranger. 

Here holy monks, who fast and pray, 
Distribute food and raiment, — 

Most courteously on every day, — 
Then look to Heaven for payment. 

Know, — still desirous to point out 

Some useful information, — 
One hundred thousand, or about, 

This city's population. 

Of these, four thousand seem to be 
Rude outcasts, poor and idle, 

Who, still on kind humanity, 
Appear to have a title. 

These are styled Lazaro'ni bold, 
By some who seem to fear them, — 

By us, the luckless, (young or old,) 
Who have no home to cheer them. 

Aliens to power, wealth, and fame, * 
(Of fortune ha'ing no token,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 400 

From Him yet may these comfort claim, 
Who heals the heart when broken. 

In Na'ples likewise some appear, 

For other extremes noted, 
Who proudly bask in fortune's sphere, — 

To splendour's self devoted. 

Lo gentry and nobility, 

With titles quite high-sounding, — 
All marks of true gentility 

These constantly surrounding. 

Fine houses, bright equipages, 

With all, (in fashion's quaintn3ss,)' 

The trappings and appendages, 
Attendant still on greatness. 

No wonder these, — to custom true, — 

(Read every country's story,) 
With proud contempt still hold to view 

The wretched Lazaroni! 



Of its fair towns, we'll others name, 

And notice more minutely, 
Ha'ing been the seats of wealth and fame, 
Of eminence and beauty. 

See no'la, very famous once 

For its great amphithe'tre, 
Where, oft enwrapped in wonder's trance, 

Stood many a spectator. 

'T was quite renowned, as being likewise 
The place, — in truth 'tis spoken, — 

Where great Augus'tus closed his eyes, 
No more on earth to open. 

soren'to, once important, too, 

Lo, still quite celebrated, 
Affording a delightful view, 

Being finely situated. 



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'Tis placed on rocks quite steep and strong, 

(Of grandeur nothing equals,) 
Which, beautifully ranged along, 

O'erhang the Gulf of Naples. 

Of all th.* Italian states so grand 

This hath the finest climate, 
Salubrious, — delightful, — bland, — 

The pen cannot describe it. • 

Fair beneven'to, named before, 
(Once to the Pope pertaining,) 

One may with pleasure still glance o'er, 
Such relics rare containing. 

Save Rome, no city here can boast 

Of ruins so extensive, — 
Of sculpture chiefly, once the most 

Super'or and expensive. 

And yet, as 't were, in memory 

Of by-gone days of glory, 
Still tare N 'to o'er Italy 

Maintains its place in story. 

brundtj'sium, now Briu'dissi, 

A famous port of Naples, 
Know, once with oysters did supply 

The greatest Roman tables. 

Here ruinous, and rather poor 

Appears each habitation, — 
Its present fame arising sure, 

From its fine situation. 

Renowned was reggio, 1 city know, 

(Still famed for its cathedral,) 
This being destroyed, was long ago 

Rebuilt by Julius Cassar. 

x Pr. Red'-jo. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 411 

Of modern great celebrity, 

Lo Foggia and Ba'ri, 
Barlett', on the Adriatic sea, 

Ga-e'-ti, Castle-nia'ri. 

Then Ottaja'no, Lec'ce, too, 

Chi-e'-ti strong and famous, — 
Aver'sa, — these on mainland view, 

With many others spacious. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, ETC. 

Know, ere from this dear land of f\ime ; 

Of climate not unmindful, — 
In every part, hot is the same, 

Yet healthful and delightful. 

The soil of Naples, also know, 

(Proverbially fruitful,) 
Rewards a hundred-fold who sow, 

With treasures fair and useful. 

In fine, the choicest it pours forth, 

Of Italy's productions; 
Save where unhappily the growth 

Is marred by the eruptions. 

And many sorts of charming wine 

In great abundance here flow, 
The chief, Lacry'ma-Christi, fine, 
And sparkling Yi'no-Gre'co. 

Now apropos, our theme shall be 
This country's exports solely, 

The principal of which, we see, 
Are Ca'pers, Maccaro'ni. 

Legumes, hemp, saffron, salt, and cheese, 
Fish, manna, honey, wine, wax, 

Gums, aniseeds, then add to these, 
Wheat, cotton, silks, and fine flax. 



412 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Likewise, rice, oil, and others, which 
Deserve, indeed, attention, 

With divers manufactures rich, 
Too numerous to mention. 



To make our exit now with grace, 
(Still urged by perseverance,) 

We'll gladly glance o'er its fair face 
Or general appearance. 

We'll view, in bold majestic height, 

The Appenines so stately; 
From north to south traversing quite, 

This kingdom, prized so greatly. 

Regarding this delightful chain, 
We've made with due attention, 

Some truthful comments, which again, 
; Twere needless, here to mention. 

But yet, the muse, as seemiog right, 

Another observation, 
Descriptive, true, tho' somewhat trite, 

Shall add, in illustration. 

The fanciful regard er says, 

(According with bright notions,) 

This State 1 a boot-like form displays, 
Of unexact proportions. 

Now, the strong semblance to make out, 

Pray note this innuendo, 
Its south extremes beyond a doubt, 

Are Leu'ca, Spartiven'to. 

Then sure all must, if it be so, 

Admit, (without a blunder,) 
We've fairly scanned it, heel and toe, 

From th' upper side, to th' under. 

Naples is the part of Italy that resembles a boot. 



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DIVISION VI. 
DUCHY OF PARMA. 

The Duchy famed of par'ma see, 

South of the po extending, 
With the Sardinian territory 

The west extreme defending. 

"We find this fair, et cetera, 

Of good dimension rather, 
guastal'la, and placen'tia, 

Being added to the former. 

Know reader, in this country famed, 
Two thousand and three hundred 

Square miles have duly been surveyed, 
And with precision numbered. 

The population of this State, 

Late writers prove full clearly, 
(For such a tract appearing great,) 

Is one half million nearly. 

The chief town parma, very fair, 

On the Bragan'za pla-ced, 
Is prized for many beauties rare, 

And ever highly-rated. 

Here are large buildings elegant, 

Adorned by noblest paintings, 
With other features eminent, 

Bright science' own creatings ! 

placen'za next arrests the eye, 

Of beauty quite decided, — 
And for its university 

And citadel, high-prized. 

guastal'la then placed on the po, 

Still fortified and fair, see 
A capital important, tho' 

Its castle may decayed be. 



414 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next Bor'go-St.-Domi'ni view, 
Famed Bar'di, and Cainba'ro, 

Gibel'lo, and Forno'vo, too, 
Berce'to and Arqua'to. 

Know, parma city doth contain 
Souls forty thousand nearly, — 

And fair Placen'za some maintain, 
E'en thirty thousand clearly. 

Quite fair, and fertile, is this state, 

Each luxury producing, — 
No boon of nature, e'er so great, 

To culture's hand refusing. 

Here grain, wine, oil, and pasturage, 

The labour-loving creature 
Rewarded well in every age, 

And beautified each feature. 

Now taking leave of Par'ma quite, 
And all fair features therein; 

In mail-coach phrase, we say a all right,' ; 
To Mo'dena, away then. 



division vii. 
mod'ena. 
Now mod'ena fair duchy, lo, 

'Tween the Church states and Par'ma; 
With parts annexed, south of the Po, 
See Mas'sa and Carra'ra. 

The square miles of its a're-a, 
Are thousands two, six hundred, 

By scribes, who'd fain make truth their law, 
Yet who perchance have blundered. 

Its population, some allow, 

Is by the latest census 
Four hundred thousand, or above, — 

For such a tract tremendous. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 415 

And know, this duchy doth contain 

Towns of exalted beauty; 
First shall its capital obtain, 

Our — not unwilling — duty. 

Lo mod'ena, fit theme of praise, 

On the Pana'ro seated; 
Whose very many charming traits, 

Should with regard be treated. 

This, like chief towns in general, 

Has buildings highly rated, 
In style and beauty similar, 

To those already stated. 
Then leave we all that prove a cause, 

Of silent admiration, 
Couched up — as in et ceteras, — 

For the imagination. 
Now must we also bring to light 

This city's population, — 
Know twenty-seven thousand quite 

Appears th' enumeration. 

Next in importance, Reggio, 1 see, 

Where find we all regardino;, 
Size, beauty, strength, and brilliancy, 

Most happily according. 

Just add we this intelligence, 

(A certainty we may ween,) 
Its number' of inhabitants, 

Amounts to thousands eighteen. 

Miran'dola see, strong, sublime, 

La-Preda and Via'no, 
Fin-a'le, Novola'ra fine, 

Corre'gio, 2 and Fana'no. 

Of petty sovereigns not the least, 
Is he who rules this portion; 



1 Pr. Red-jo. 2 Pr. Corred-jo. 



416 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Being head still of the house of Este, 1 
And princely in proportion. 

And from this noble house find we, 

The family so splendid, 
Of Brunswick, (tho' in Germany,) 

Most certainly descended. 

Tho' much digression we condemn, 

Yet oft upon occasion 
It suits our rhyme, we use it then, 

With little hesitation. 

This sov'reign, titled Arch-duke, lo, 
O'er his dominions reigning 

Quite absolute, but mildly, know, 
The princely sceptre bearing. 

Ere to next portion we advance, 

Attentive to all duties, 
"We'll cast a gen'ral parting glance 

O'er Mod'ena's chief beauties. 

Here vastly fertile is the soil, 

Quite rich the land or moulding, — 

From agriculture's useful toil, 
Its treasures ne'er withholding. 

And, reader, know, the Mod'enese 

Possess, with resolution, 
The brightest mental faculties, 

Appearance, constitution;. — 
Like all in these localities, 

Be this our fair conclusion. 



DIVISION VIII. 
SAN MARINO 

From Mod'ena now rapidly 
Across the country we go, 



i Pr. Es-ta. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 417 

(On th' opposite extremity,) 

To visit san mari'no. 
Near Na'ples gulf, this may be found, 

(Tho' small, yet much respected.) 
By Pope's dominions hemmed around, 

And by the same protected. 
Behold this tract, which doth consist 

Of one high, craggy mountain, 
With rocky eminences fixed 

Its foot or base around, then. 
Regarding soil, unfertile, rude, 

Unmeet for cultivation, 
Appears this tract, — where solitude 

Might fix her habitation. 
Yet populous enough, we find 

This state, by rocks adorned; — 
About eight thousand of mankind 

Here dwell, as we 're informed. 
These glory' ng in their liberty, 

Unenvying proud neighbours, 
Enjoy that sweet tranquillity, 

Derived from honest labours. 
A dear republic this has been 

For very many ages; — 
We find recorded full thirteen 

In some authentic pages. 
Their petty rules of policy 

Need not be here repeated; 
Their well-known mode of worship, we 

Shall also leave unstated. 
Its chief town strong, et cetera, 

Lo titled san mari'no, 
'Tween Can'so and Mare'chia, 

Embellishing Urbino. 1 

1 Urbino delegation. 



418 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

None in this delegation so 

Distinguished, fair, and spacious, 

Except Urbi'no city, know, 
Its capital 1 long famous. 

More traits might accuracy find, 
E'en claiming admiration, — 

In haste, these must we leave behind, 
To note the population. 2 

Like other writers, now-a-days, 

Who fancy it no treason, 
"We '11 chime it forth, in scripture phrase, 

And say, "Its name is legion." 

Th' extent of this small territ'ry, 

(Including all its places, 
Rocks, mountains, city,) certainly, 

Miles forty square embraces. 

And many features beau-te-ous 
Here, tho' of sterile seeming, 

Might find the traveller curious, 
The picturesque while seeking. 



division ix. 

mon'aco. 
A little Principality, 

Tho' small, yet independent, 
Detains the muse in Italy — 

Not from the ocean distant. 

'Tween Nice and Gren'oa the great, 

See mon'aco located, — 
The last and least Italian state 

To be delineated. 

1 Capital of the delegation. 

2 The population of the city and territory is near 8,000. 



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We next, regarding its contents, 

Square miles full sixty find it; 
And seven thousand souls are lent 

By Providence to mind it. 

'Tis in religion like the last, 

Old doctrines quite believing; — 

To Peter's church still clinging fast, 
All novel modes unheeding. 

Its chief styled also mon'aco, 

Which merits our inspecting, 
Upon a rude rock seated, lo 

Into the sea projecting. 

This port is strongly fortified, 

Important in proportion; 
Its harbour 's good — not deep, but wide, 

And trades across the ocean. 

Much olive oil 's exported here, 
(This claims the first attention,) 

With many other products dear, 
Too numerous to mention. 



CURIOSITIES OF ITALY, ETC. 

Behold these curiosities, 

Which every writer mentions, 

As unsurpassed realities — 
Not fancy's bold inventions. 

We'll now essay to regulate 
Each theme by a just stricture, 

Tho' certainly inadequate 
Such wonders to depicture. 

First, amphithe'tres notice claim, 
Ha'ing been the most distinguished 

For beauty, magnitude, and fame 
Not totally extinguished. 



420 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

For tho' the blaze, which art and taste 
Had once illumed around them, 

Is dimmed, yet time's consuming waste 
Ha' n't quite to ruins ground them. 

See 'n Rome, the great colliseo, 

Erected by Vespa'sian, — 
And many long years after, know, 

Completed by Domi'tian. 

This, which e'en yet doth grand remain, 
We 're told by true narrators, 

In days of yore, did oft contain 
Some thousands of spectators. 

And tho' despoiled by rapiue's hands 

Of all its greatest glories, 
Still admiration it commands, 

And theme for modern stories. 

Know, the Flami'nian, next in fame, 

Vero'na still adorns, — 
And yet quite perfect is the same, 

As history informs. 

And this likewise, by all reports, 
Held thousands of spectators : 

; T is still the scene of shows and sports 
Of beasts, — not gladiators. 

In several places all around, 
Full many ruins of the'tres, 

Of baths, and palaces are found, 
With other ancient features. 

Behold in striking dignity, 

('Neath which our fancy marches, 

Unchecked by foe or enemy,) 
The grand triumphal arches. 

Those of Vespa'sian, Con'stantine, 
Seve'rus, — once so splendid, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 421 

Still seeming as if, but with time, 
Their honours might be ended. 

Altho' time's ever-gloomy shade 

Their brightest rays extinguished, — 

The tax of fame must still be paid, 
A claim not yet relinquished. 

The great panthe'on, once sublime, 

(Into a Church converted,) 
Seems as if all-destroying time 

Its consequence respected. 

This most entire is of the whole ; 

Now pure religious station, 
Where th' humble, meek, and pious soul 

May labour for salvation. 

A noble statue, too, we find, 

Of that great wolf so famous, 
Who suckled with such feelings kind, 

Brave Rom'ulus, and Re'mus. 

But of th' Antiques, the greatest, lo ! 

The very plates 1 containing 
The Laws of the twelve tables, know, 

Still unimpaired remaining. 

Some ancient roads, we'll now survey, 
See, first the great Flami'nian ; 

Then, — styled from founders to this day, 
The Appian, and Ame'lian. 

The subterranean wonders, too, 

Are equally stupendous, 
Affording to the awe-struck view, 

Appearances tremendous. 

Behold the noble catacombs, 
Which nothing earthly equals, 

1 See Roman History, laws of the Decem / viri, &c. 
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422 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Being cavernous or dismal tombs, 
Near mighty Rome and Naples. 

The cloaca we '11 next explore, 
Being also great and famous,— 

Others of note we might disco'er, 
Most curious and spacious. 

Amongst this number do we class 

The ruins of Hercula'neum, 
Far too important here to pass, 

Without elucidation. 

A frightful earthquake wondrous great, 

Did in the reign of Ne'ro, 
This city near annihilate; — 

Enlightened authors say so. 

But quite o'erwhelmed the same had been, 
In the first year of Ti'tus; — 

To dwell upon the afflicting scene, 
Must even now affright us. 

Then a tremendous lava stream, 
(Like some great torrent pouring,) 

Succeeded fire and flame, as seen, 
And loud volcanic roaring. 

Down rolled this from Vesuvius' top, 

In volumes of destruction, 
With force no power could stem or stop, 

So furious the eruption ! 

Sunk was 'neath ashes, smoke, and flame, 

And hid from vision fairly, 
This city, — scene of grandeur, fame, 

And elegance, so lately. — 

Long in oblivion it remained, 

Till Providence reminded 
The curious, that it contained 

A treasure, should they find it. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 423 

Then delved they long with might and main, 

And, (patiently enduring,) 
Brought very much to light again ; 

Thus plaudits high procuring. 

Soon many objects reappeared, 

Some of majestic order, 
Others, — no doubt once much revered, — 

Which on the pagan border. 

A temple see, in days of old, 

To Jupiter erected, 
In which was found of solid gold 

A statue once respected. 

A theatre still perfect quite, 

Was likewise, as related, 
With many things brought forth to light, 

Some very highly rated. 

Lo! a bronze chariot, nobly built, 

Still in high preservation, 
Being most magnificently gilt; 

A theme for admiration. 

And horses of superior mould, 

Were found in this famed theatre, 

Of bronze likewise, adorned with gold ; 
Of these antiques the greater. 

Fair pillars, statues once renowned, 

And bustos in profusion, 
Were also in this city found, 

In elegant confusion. 

Tools, furniture, et cetera, 

Of curious invention, 
Claim note, but all minutiae 

We waive, new scenes to mention. 

For no description ever gi'en 
The resurrection equals, 



424 



Of this great town, which lies between 
Vesu'vius and Na'ples! 



Now, famed Pompe'ii we near, 

Which, like the last seemed fated, 
(By that eruption's fierce career,) 

To be annihilated. 
'Twas rather but concealed from sight, 
. Awhile made subterranean, — 
Since, partly brought again to light, 

As was great Hercula'neum. 
But not so amply have men shown 

Each feature great, and curious, 
Bestowed on this, — in days long flown, — 

By tasteful art made beauteous. 
Howe'er some streets they've disinterred, 

Ha'ing dwellings finished finely; 
"With public buildings, as we've heard, 

Which merit notice highly. 
Its structures, streets, et cetera, 

We pass o'er uniospecting, 
Tho' much affords Pompe'ii, 

Of the true interesting. 



CURIOSITIES, ARTIFICIAL AND 
CONTINUED. 

The modern curiosities 

Of Italy to mention, 
Would, like the great Antiquities, 

Require lore's best retention. 

Great rome, (itself a nonpareil,) 
Of churches hath a number, 

Whose sculpture, paintings, quite excel, 
And raise the note of wonder. 

Lo, Peter's church, whose grandeur we 
Have held to observation, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 425 

Art's greatest curiosity, 
All o'er the great creation ! 

Each famous chief of Italy 

Presents to the enlightened, 
Some traits, which with propriety, 

May wonderful be titled. 

But all the grand, the curious, 

The wondrous of dimension, 
The noble, the conspicuous, 

Must abler tourists mention. 

See Nature's curiosities, 

Throughout th' Italian nation, 
Of most alarming qualities, 

Which call for illustration. 

The chief of these, Vesuvius, 
A mount quite large and stately, 

To whose eruptions furious, 
We have alluded lately. 

This Mount's sea-side declivity 

With noble vines see planted, 
And with a fine diversity 

Of fruit trees, richly mantled. 

And to'ards the low'r extremity 

'Tis wonderfully fruitful; — 
A treat affording to the eye ; — 

One to the taste, more useful. 

For nature to the beautiful 

Unites another feature, 
And here her gifts e'er bountiful 

Pours forth to every creature. 

The fair extensive plain around, 

Affords a charming prospect, — 
And th' air being wholesome, all is found, 

To wear a pleasing aspect. 



426 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

But mark ! the west, and the south side, 

Most singularly alter, 
Presenting views, full drear and wide, 

Which on the frightful border ! 

We'll give, from highest authors, now 

Of altitude a notion, — 
'Tis near four thousand feet above 

The surface of the ocean ; 
Its powers eruptive, all allow, 

Tremendous in proportion. 

Most willing e'er to gratify, 
The muse a picture truthful, 

(But feebly sketched) will now supply, 
In answer to the youthful. 

In fitful mood, peals forth this mount, 
Like some fierce monster roaring, 

When anger 's seen from passion's fount 
To fury's height upsoaring. 

Then pours it with resistless rage, 

Destroying all before it, 
Unsparing beauty, youth, or age; — 

O'erawed who would explore it. 

Its furious sway extends, how wide ! — 

O'er city, field, and ocean, 
Unchecked by distance, wind, or tide, 

So uncontrolled each motion. 

In seventy-nine, — a fact still found 

Most faithfully related, — 
This country was for miles around, 

Completely desolated. 

For an eruption loud and long, 
Appeared to have a notion, 

To put, by its convulsions strong, 
The world in strange commotion. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 427 

Then from its summit did appear 

Emissions most appalling; — » 
Destruction's self in full career, 

Seemed o'er all nature lording. 

Hot cinders, sand, and smoke, and flame, 
Rushed from its summit show'ring; 

Next with unrivalled fury came 
The liquid lava pouring. 

In floods of melted minerals, 

This rolled, all tumbling, drowning, 

And, may we add — combustibles — 
Destruction fairly crowning. 

Full thirty miles o'er land and sea, 

Said mighty show'rs extended, 
By that volcanic agency, 

Which all these matters blended. 

No wonders more the muse can name, 
(Description must give way, know,) 

For lack of words, then we exclaim, 
Oh ! terrible Volcano ! 

Full many great eruptions since 

Proved to the natives frightful; 
And in despair did banish hence 

To places less delightful. 

Of these since Herculaneum's fall, 

The number has amounted 
To twenty-eight, tho' ne'er have all 

Been accurately counted. 

Long ere the date of history, 

Commenced this devastation; 
Some think this fatal agency 

Existed since creation. 

This mount, whose wonders in their might 
Description quite disables, 



428 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; 01 

Stands in majestic, awful height, 
About six miles from Naples. 



MOUNT ETNA. 

To flaming etna now the muse, 
On soaring wing, conveys us, 

To take our horror-shaded views, 
Of scenes that must amaze us. 

Yet, ere to its eruptive top, 

Awhile we mean to linger 
Around each cultivated spot, 

Touched by toil's useful finger; 

Or round each, lacking culture's aid, 
Which very charming made is 

By nature's hand, who kindly said, 
"I pour my blessings gratis!" 

Into three portions tra-vel-lers, 
This mountain have divided, 

Which regions, in their characters, 
Are strikingly decided. 

Behold the cultivated, — and 
The woody or delightful, — 

Then, — may we say, — the dreary land, 
The desert or the frightful. 

This famous mountain stands alone, 

From others separated; 
Being circular, and like a cone, 

Quite formed and terminated. 

The sloping whole of its ascent, 

At thirty miles is rated, 
Including near the full content, 

Wild, woody, cultivated. 

Of this said measure occupies 
The habitable region, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 429 

A zone, fifteen miles broad, that lies 
Around its great foundation. 

The surface of this region's found, 

(Astonishment creating,) 
Two thousand square miles all around, 

Or there-about containing. 

And all its towns and villages, 

(Composed of, as recounted, 
Good houses, and neat cottages,) 

To eighty have amounted. 

Here peace, content, and happiness, 

Illume each habitation; 
One hundred thousand souls ; not less, 

Compose the population. 

The air being warm constantly, 

The soil is rendered fruitful, 
Still pouring forth abundantly, 

Productions, the most useful. 

Here various kinds of grain, still grow, 

In eminent perfection, 
With sugar canes, and all, as tho' 

'Neath Ce'res' own inspection. 

Another trait we find beside, — 

This fairest of the regions 
Is happily diversified 

By many elevations. 

These seem like hillocks conical, 

Caused by the lava's pouring, 
When the eruptions terrible 

Appeared these parts devouring. 



Now apropos our present scheme, 
The woody parts to hold-forth, 
19* 



430 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

To note each tree, might furnish theme, 
For wonder, praise, and so forth. 

The stately oak, the chestnut fine, 

The beautiful hawthorn, 
The olive, beech, and charming vine, 

This portion quite adorn. 

These, (so delightful is their shade,) 

When offers an occasion, 
Seem to give all requiring aid, 

A welcome invitation. 

"We also must observe 'tis found, 

This zone or central region 
Is seven or eight miles all around, 

With little variation. 1 

Here th' air is rather temperate, 

A pleasing warmth diffusing, 
Which makes the soil appropriate 

For objects large producing. 

Pheno'mena the stateliest, — 

A giant vegetation, — 
Afford the skilful botanist 

Theme for deep contemplation. 

Here oaks of vast circumference, 

With nature seem according, 
Who gave this mount the preference, 

When wonder's gifts awarding. 

Now pass we on to desert scenes, 
To prospects far less charming ; 

From heat to cold, in high extremes, 
Transitions quite alarming. 

Of snow a great immensity 
For ever marks this region, — 

1 Though it is conical, the circumference of the upper 
side does not vary much from the under in this zone. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 431 

Cold even to intensity, 
Beyond imagination. 

Yet, for this very quality, 

(As tourists have reported,) 
'Tis, as a dear commodity. 

To foreign parts exported; 

For, by its freezing energies, 

E'en greatest heat o'erruling: — 

All prize it for said properties, 

Where ardent draughts 1 need cooling. 

Now, gentle reader, shall we stop, 

Descend with trepidation, 
Or venture to the flaming top, 

To aim at observation. 

Yes, persevering to the last, 

And e'er admiring nature, 
The last-named scenes we ; 11 now contrast, 

And peep into the crater! 

This ever-yawning chasm, still 

Most furiously smoking, 
Reminds us of a crocodile, 

His murderous jaws when oping. 

This, death and terror steaming forth, 

In frightful exhalations, — 
All objects round, whate'er the growth, 

Wrecks by its devastations. 

And like that monstrous animal, 

Oft Etna's seen employing 
Its swallow'ng pow'rs unmerciful, 

All ruthlessly destroying. 

For earthquakes, still the forerunners 
Of every grand eruption, 

1 Spirits, -wine, &c. 



432 THE JUVENILE TOURIST j OR, 

Await, like ambushed murderers, 
To perpetrate destruction. 

Death, breathing from its cavern — 
Death caused by its dire quaking ; — 

So weak seems all comparison. 
None more we'll aim at making. 

Its opening, famed for vehemence, 
(As travellers have recounted,) 

Is three miles in circumference; 

Its depths have ne'er been sounded. 

But from these depths, what surly tones 
Announce the dread commotion, 

(Or may we term them fury's moans,) 
Before each grand explosion. 

And from its vast concavity 

Are also heard upsoaring 
Loud sounds, oft like artillery 

In its most awful roaring, 
When on the hostile enemy 

Its hottest volleys pouring! 

Then smoke in columns dark doth rise, 

Apparently intending 
To penetrate the very skies, 

Ere finally descending. 

But soon 'tis seen to'ards earth to glide, 

So heavy th' exhalation, — 
And more phenomena are spied, 

Ere this attains its station. 

Bright flashes of electric fire 

Are through this vapour sporting — 

Full fraught with pestilential ire, 
Its terrors well supporting. 

This smoke full fifty miles is known 
To travel on the breezes; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 433 

And oft one hundred it is blown, 
Producing dire diseases. 

Large red-hot stones are seen to fly 
Three thousand feet, — surprising, — 

And threaten, as it were, the sky, 
So furious the uprising. 

These are still in their haughty flight, 

The naturalist discovers, 
Attended to their utmost height, 

By most tremendous showers. 

Which showers consist of burning sand, 

Volcanic matter curious, — 
Of cinders, ashes, portions grand, 

With mists and steam sulphureous. 

These in their flaming rise and fall, 

As frightfully they run thus, 
Death freely deal around to all 

Within dire Etna's compass! 

The grand, terrific crisis past, 
(Like some wild fury scolding,) 

It, fainting, sinks to rest at last, 
Still terror's banner holding. 

Then calming its convulsions strong, 

New wonders e'er disclosing, 
It bursts, and torrents pour along, 

From top and every opening. 

Hot lava, sand, et cetera, 

Commix with boiling water, — 
For Etna's grand phenomena 

Oft wonderfully alter. 

And vengeful in its latest stage, 

All to destruction driving, 
It wrecks all, — see Vesuvius' page, — 

Where aimed we at describing. 



434 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OE, 

Where causes and effects are shown, 

Yet feeble is the notion 
Imparted there, — for all must own, 

Words bear no just proportion. 

Of these eruptions, thirty-four 
On record have been numbered; 

But all allow that many more 
Have from its bowels thundered. 

From Etna 1 once a dreadful burst 

Full many a habitation, 
Around Cata'nia, laid in dust, 

And ruined all cultivation. 

Souls fifteen thousand, certainly, 

Then by this devastation, 
Were launched into eternity, 

With little preparation. 

And at a later period, 2 

Another fierce eruption, 
To all in its sad neighbourhood 

Caused violent destruction. 

The sea-port of Cata'nia 

Then was o'erwhelmed completely, 
With houses, farms, et cetera, 

That lately looked so sweetly. 

And eighteen thousand of mankind, 

With sad precipitation, 
Were doomed to leave this world behind. 

May heaven be their bright station. 

Others have marked from time to time, 
Sad epochs the most dreary; 

But drop we must the grand sublime, — 
Behold description weary. 

ilnl669. 2 1693. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 435 

To close these scenes, — who still would be 
More useful knowledge gaining, 

Will Etna find in Sicily, 
Despotically reigning ! 



CURIOSITIES CONTINUED, ETC. 

Of nature 's more in Italy, 

Full curious to mention, 
(But less important certainly,) 

Elicit our attention. 

See 'tween the lake styled properly, 

Puzo'li and Legna'na, 
A famous curiosity, 

The village Solfata'ra. 

'Tis named from the great quantities 

Of sulphur it discloses, 
Which fire, of latent properties, 

Through every crevice forces. 

Del-Ca'ni Grotto next descry, 
For poisoned steams so noted ; 

Still causing every dog to die, 
That ventures to approach it. 

'Tis said that in Apulia, 
Are scorpions 1 and vipers, 1 

Great serpents 1 fierce, et cetera, 
All most pernicious biters. 



To other scenes forthwith let 's go 
In sprightly mood a skating, 

O'er tracts immense, of ice and snow, 
Bright prospects animating I 

Lo the Glaciers' of famed Savoy ! 
Of size and features nameless, 

1 All so large as to be considered curiosities. 



4oii THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Which all our wondering powers employ, 

So splendid, clear, and stainless. 
The number of these said Glaciers', 

Which lie in sparkling beauty, 
Is five, extending, as appears, 

To the vale of Oharnou'ny. 
Each is from t' other separate 

By forests, fields of corn, 
And meadows rich, which variegate, 

And happily adorn. 
These portions so extraordinary, — 

So strongly marked by nature, — 
Still call forth in high degree, 

Loud praise to the Creator ! 
Know the Glaciers all chiefly lie 

('Tis ever thus recounted,) 
In hollows of the mountains high, 

By which they are surrounded. 
These meet like friends at Mont Blanc's foot, 

And grandly stretch before it, — 
Said mount again we'll portray, but 

At present pass we o'er it. 
In vain we'd labour to display 

These wonders of creation, — 
We merely hint, point out the way, 

To rouse up emulation. 1 
The muse shall now, with feelings glad, 

To recent illustrations, 
With due permission, briefly add 

Some thoughts or observations. 
This may appear superfluous, 

But self the wish proposing; 
The public ever generous, 

We'll trust as unopposing. 

1 In young minds. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 437 

If 'twill be termed critique, harangue, 
"Let time and chance determine, — 

It may perhaps turn out a sang, 
Perhaps turn out a sermon." 



Why do Britannia's sons so boast, 

With proud exaggeration, 
Of their dear isle as being the most 

Important in creation ? 

Why do they say, that here are found 

All virtues in perfection, 
Morality, with doctrines sound, 

And freedom's mild protection? 

Why do they hint that only here, 

Taste crowns all grand improvements, 

In science, manners, lore's career, 
And military movements? 

Why grant, (like patriots full true,) 

That here's found all to charm, 
Yet in a style we'll bring to view, 

Appear these isles to scorn ? 
Oh ! contradiction, over man 

What influence thou boldest, 
Still in extremes, how hard to scan, 

Each Je-ne-scai-quoi, thou mouldest! 
When the enlightened Britons treat, 

Of nations named in story, 
As highly polished, famed and great, 

Pre-eminent in glory, — 
These do they paiut with seeming truth, 

Above all other places 
Misruled, mistaught, they may forsooth, 

Be so in many cases. 
But false, (as tho' they did misstate,) 

To their asseverations, 



438 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

They by their actions militate 
Against their allegations. 

For tho' in loud and learned tone, 

They keenly criticise them, 
Yet by their conduct do they own, 

How very high they prize them. 

Should the unthinking this deny, 

Away with altercation ! 
We may convince by mild reply, 

There 's naught like demonstration. 

When here men flourish, ne'er gainsay' d, 

If dancer, doctor, painter, 
To foreign lands the tribute's paid, 

And not to home and nature. 

Soon as the brilliant, famed Danseur, 

Of lithe and easy motion, 
Returns from his Parisian tour, 

Ha'ing brightened every notion, 

He struts erect, succumbs full low, 
(Doing homage to the graces,) 

Then points "the light fantastic toe," 
With most polite grimaces. 

He gayly next performs his round 

Of graceful evolutions, 
With smiles, and nods, and bows profound. 

The pink of execution ! 

And when Pas-seul, or Galopade, 

Shows forth ton's high chef-d' -oeuvres, 

One sweeping bow, from France conveyed. 
Completes les grandes- Manoeuvres. 

With tiny fingers on his kit, 

To looks of admiration 
He then responds with flippant wit, 

"I've seen each polished nation.'* 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 439 

The Doctor, who, (ha'ing made the tour,) 

By scientific labours, 
Has learned to kill, — if not to cure, 

More prompt than home-taught neighbours. 

Who, for the benefit of man, 

With conscientious notions, 
Each poisoned plant has learned to scan. 

Regarding points and portions. 

Who, in most pompous technic phrase, 
Extols his feats, and strangely, — 

Tells, he to life the dead could raise, 
Oh ! thanks to great Galvani ! 

Who, with a sure unflinching hand, 

Free from weak trepidations, 
Full true to cruelty's command, 

Performs his operations. 

This doctor will, in truth declare, 
(Vain glory's haughty notions,) 

Th' untravelled quack can ne'er compare 
With those who 've crossed the oceans. 

Rome, Paris, Florence, I 've found out. 

Where science roams unbridled, 
Then live or die, why none can doubt 

My skill, — I'm quite unrivalled. 



Next comes the Painter, who in style, 

His miniature produces, 
Where 's seen the fascinating smile, 

Which loveliness e'er chooses; 

Where blends the rose and lily white, 
Each lineament adorning, — 

By his famed pencil touched aright, 
A charming contrast forming. 

Where polished brow, and dimpled chin, 
Bright flowing locks, and so forth, 



440 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The happy soul that reigns within, 
Most powerfully show forth. 

This master piece when he displays 
To the accomplished creature, 

Whom he so faithfully portrays, 
Life seeming in each feature, — 

Were she the vainest ever seen, 

Of spirit wild and airy; 
Or beauteous as the once-loved queen, 

Th' unrivalled Scottish Mary ; — 

She must applaud, she must admire, 

Her countryman so famous, 
And eulogize the noble fire 

Of high, unerring genius. 

But ere her raptures e'en abate 
Or change the tone of wonder, 

Erect in scientific state, 

He thus adjusts the blunder. 

"Why, madam, if, — as sure you must, — 
My talents prize so highly, 
Reflect, I've been where native rust 
Has been removed entirely; 

" Where 1 7 ve been taught the skilful touch, 
The dainty style of shading, 
From brilliant, healthful glow, and such, 
To pallid, faint, or fading; — 

"Where 's seen much moral and divine, 
(What bright spots of creation,) 
Where science holds a court sublime, 
And taste still guards the station. 

"But to conclude, obliged I am, 
With just this observation, 
In Italy, 'pon honour, ma'am, 
This hand received completion/' 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 441 
CHAPTER XXXIV. 

Of the fine arts untiring still, 

Now in continuation, 
The muse another picture will 

Present th' imagination; 

Which like a magic mirror true; 

Or bright ideal painting, 
Shall many objects bring to view, 

Our mental vision aiding. 

See th' all-accomplished lady fair 

Ha'ing changed high schools and tutors, 

For drawing-rooms, more rich and rare, 
For friends and wondering suitors; 

Now her acquirements to display, 

Fond parents kindly order 
Some happy mortal lead the way 

To the dear muse's altar. 

Mark ! ere she touch guitar or lute, 

Piano, harp, or organ, 
The circle most politely mute, 

Discard all silly jargon. 

Now she preludes, — she sings, — how grand ! 

Her vocal powers enhancing, 
Whilst foreign songs none understand, 

Seem all around entrancing. 

Kind sympathy or glad surprise, 

Their feelings highly exciting, 
In univocal sounds arise, 

Naught can be more delighting. 

Through the beginning, middle, end, 

(This wonder quite disarms,) 
All say, tho' cannot comprehend, 

"Oh! how th' Italian charms!" 

But lo ! a youth of talents bright 
Appears, tho' yet a stranger, 



442 THE JUVENILE TOURIST ; OR, 

To that degree of polished height, 
Acquired at Alma Mater, 

And who, tho' not ha'ing made the tour, 
(High fashion's proud migration,) 

Seems not to lack a solid, pure, 
And classic education. 

He nears the fair, attracted by 

Her beautiful acquirements, 
Each inmost chord vibrating high, 

To harmony's requirements. 

He gently says, in native guise, 
"A Scottish air once caught me," 

With sweet amazement she replies, 
"Italian they have taught me." 

He softly whispers "Irish reel," 
(Pray let not this amaze you,) 

She gently lisps, with friendly zeal, 
"Will something Spanish please you?" 

He hints, "A song, one of Moore's own," 
She whispers, "Oh! how frightful! 
" A pretty, petty, sweet chanson'. 
Is surely more delightful." 

Then she, with true perfection's calm 
O'er aspect, air, and movements, 

Performs, and charms, who gives the palm, 
To foreign grand improvements. 



Here should an Artist bright intrude, 

If an untravelled genius, 
Soon would the circle term him rude, 

Unpolished and ungracious. 

Tho' he possessed of sense should be 
And wit, which this adorns, 

With soul attuned to melody, 
And practised in its charms; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 443 

And tho' he should have gained applause, 
And been through long exper'ence 

Famed for effect, (still true to cause,) 
In turn, and trill, and cadence; 

Being versed in all the gamut laws, 
And acting in obedience; 

Yet should he pour an Irish strain, 

With native force and pathos, 
Our stylish friends of foreign fame, 

Would term him ignoramus ! 

Still more absurd would he appear, 
Did he — false glare despising, — 

With Gaelic songs 1 attempt to cheer, 
(His love of country rising.) 

But should he fain such to succeed, 
Mozart's, Beethoven's, Han'del's, 

More barbarous would he seem indeed, 
Than e'er did Goths, or Vandals ! 



To Britannia's sons, observe we may, 

It seems not mentor' ous, 
To place in shade, — through false display, 

Their country great and glorious. 

Fain would we pray, they 'd kindly smile 

On luckless little Erin, — 
The most delightful British isle, — 

And on its fair and brave then. 

To whom, tho' blest with qualities, 

That might adorn a nation, 
Scarce grant they any properties, 

Save life and vegetation. 

Unprejudiced, who 'd travel o'er, 
This land of native dainties, 

1 Alleen-a-roon, Cooleen, Drinan-Dhun, &c. 



444 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Would find, — a truth observed before,— 
In-com-pa-ra-ble ladies, 

And polished men, who might, as seen, 
Address, — some folks may wonder, — 

Her gracious majesty the Queen, 
Without mistake or blunder. 

Unlike our chieftain s^great of old, 
(Ere Chesterfield did hold forth,) 

When Lackland 1 and his courtiers bold, 
Did pluck their beards, and so forth. 

Again in other grades are seen, 
(By nature's blessings favoured,) 

Young lads, and lasses trip the green, 
As fine as ever ca-pered! 

Now ere our little logic fail, 
Those for great actions noted, 

We question is their courage real, 
Or have they this imported? 

It seems, without embellishments, 
To be of Patrick's order, — 

Not brought, like the accomplishments, 
All from beyond the water. 

Alas ! dear country, how we sigh, 
To find thy worth degraded, — 

How happy could we live and die, 
Nor see thy honours faded. 

But what the learned Britons think, 

We cannot well decipher, 
Perhaps in jest they only wink, 

To make our merits lighter. 

These observations soon we'll close, 
With hopes should envy scare us, 



See history of king John of England, when Lord of 



Ireland. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 445 

If any naughty thought arose, 
Some act of grace may spare us. 

For to their fashions, customs, codes, 

And law's strict obligation, 
Tho' paradoxical their modes, 

We bow with resignation. 



TURKEY IN EUROPE. 

Behold us with unwearied eye 

In EUROPE' AN TUR'KEY, 

Young novelty escorted by, 

All o'er this charming country. 

North-east, lo Rus'sian territ'ry, 
(To which some parts were ceded,) 

North-west, the Aus'trian empire see, 
A portion to be heeded. 

The Mar'mora and Black Seas, lo, 
The eastern limit forming, — 

South, Greece and th' Archipelago- 
West, th' A'driatic charming. 

'Tween the degrees of forty-eight 

And thirty-nine, must know you, 
North latitude, lies this fair state, 
. But further we may show you. 

East longitude, it lies between, 
(No minutes claim attention,) 

Degrees of thirty and sixteen, — 
Next the content we '11 mention. 

This famous country, some maintain, 
(We need not cast a doubt on 't,) 

Doth of square miles, indeed, contain 
One hundred and ninety thousand. 

And, know, its population may 
(As scribes of noted lore ween,) 
20 



446 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Be millions nine, — some others say, 
Here's one half million more seen. 

But strictly can't we ascertain 
Its numerous population, — 

No accurate census e'er been ta'en 
Throughout the Turkish nation. 

This spacious tract is governed o'er 
By a great Prince, styled sultan, — 

Oft also termed is "Grand Seignior," 
This monarch of the turban. 

The Sultan seems quite absolute, 
But, mark ! the mighty Ko'ran 

Restrains him in each rash pursuit, 
By tyranny outborne. 

And oft he fears some fatal check, 
From civil power's opposing, — 

Such may the sov'reign chief undeck, 
And humble, by deposing. 

In power next, the Prime Minister ; 

Who in this state is titled, 
For ages past "the Grand Viz'ier/' 

By all the rest unrivalled. 

Next, the three-tailed Pashas, we see; 

Then best respects demanding, 
The Beglerbegs, high in degree, 

O'er provinces commanding. 

Other Pashas of note there are, 
Possessing and high-prizing, 

(Tho' to th' above inferior far,) 
Authority surprising. 

And duly do these exercise 
The tyrant lash severely, — 

For cruelty itself allies 
To pride and power completely. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 44' 

Here many titles more, indeed, 

Might seem to claim attention, 
But these meantime we cannot heed, 

Nor even simply mention. 

The general term for the bulk, 

Or people of the nation, 
Time immemorial, is Turk, 

A well-known appellation. 

Their modes of government to scan, 
For feeble powers too great is, — 

Suffice it then, that styled Divan' 
The cabinet of state is. 

Here the high officers attend, 

(Observing due gradation,) 
By justice led, to make or mend 

Their rules of legislation. 

Religion, also, here is found, 

Held in high veneration; — 
We'll name it, as in duty bound, 

But waive long explanation. 

Mahom'medan is termed the same, 

From Mahomet its founder, 
"Who by vile falsehoods, purchased fame, 

At which might reason wonder. 

Absurdities the most profane, 
That demons e'en might foster, 

Poured from the over-heated brain, 
Of this unmatched impostor. 

With perseverance, daring, bold, 

He every false prediction 
Into a body large did mould, 

And titled it religion. 

To worship God in novel mode, 
(With wondrous mock decorum,) 



448 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

He formed a volume of this code, 
Styled AFcoran or Ko'ran. 

This many articles contains : 

First, that there's one God only, 

(A truth which ever good remains,) 
And he his prophet holy. 

Tho' rage and war marked his career, 
Tho' death obeyed his calling, 

Tho' blood-stained did his name appear, 
In characters appalling; 

Yet, feasts and fasts he did ordain, 

With pilgrimages sober, 
As earnests of eternal gain, 

When earthly joys were over. 

Full many doctrines, strange and grave, 

By error's pen indited, 
With seeming sanctity he gave 

His followers benighted. 

But to the learned Moulahs, 1 we 
Leave ten'ets so confounding, — 

'Tis not our province here to be 
The Al'coran expounding. 



PROVINCES. 

Of principal divisions, we 

Should give some general notions; 

Then with attention, search and see, 
The following great portions. 

First, glance we o'er roma'nia, 

A portion rather noble, 
'Tis also styled Rume'lia, 

Here stands Constantinople. 

The proper expounders of the Mahommedan Creed. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 449 

Behold next, Trajanop'oli, 

Fair Ed'reneh, 1 so famous, 
With E'nos, and Sissop'oli, 2 

Sili'bria, once spacious. 

Then fam'd Derkous' and Erekli', 
With Pergamor' should mind we, 

Pana'gia, and Artakui', 

With fair Pristi'na, find we. 

Lo, southward macedo'nia, 

A portion famed thro' ages, 
Being part of th' ancient Gre'cia, 

Whose aspect still engages. 

O'er SALONi'CA first we glance, 
A chief town which delights us, 

Then, to Coutes'sa, we advance, 
Cas'sandra next invites us. 

Here, we Philip'pi, may descry, 
Whose plains are still remembered; 

Where heroes once to fight and die, 
In hostile fashion ventured. 

Edes'sa, Philipop'oli, 

And Mo N nastir' of fame, we, 
With Sco'pia, Gallip'oli, 

Caval'la, ; nd Ser'es, may see. 

Next jan'na, titled Thes'saly 
Ere Moslem kings ruled o'er it, 

A province famed in history ; 
How gladly we'll explore it. 

laris'sa now attracts the muse, 

Its chief town celebrated; — 
On the PeWus stream one views 

This, charmingly located. 

1 Or Adrianople. 2 Spelled also Sezebol. 



450 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

This was of yore, the residence, 
(Its name remains unaltered,) 

Of Achilles, that Grecian prince, 
So treacherously slaughtered ! 

Still a superior palace, fair, 

With mosques its worth enhances,- 

And traffic led by cautious care, 
Its wealth and fame advances. 

See Vo'la, fair, et cetera, 
And famously defended, — 

Then Phar'za, once Pharsa'lia, 
Where Pompey's life was ended. 

And also in fair Thess'aly, 
Are others noted seen, know, 

Lo, Tri'cala, especially, 
With Tri'kari, Armi'ro. 

ALBa'nia, fair province, lo, 
Along the sea extending, — 

This was a kingdom long ago, 
On self alone depending. 

But policy, (which, when it can, 
Seems, e'en without a plaudit, 

Still controverting nature's plan,) 
Has to a province brought it. 

duraz'zo a delightful port, 
Upon the Gulf of Venice, 

(Of wealthy traders the resort,) 
Its capital so rare is. 

Jo v an'nina of eminence, 

We, far to south perceive then, 

Once Ali-Pacha's residence, — 

That proud, but luckless chieftain. 

1 Or Yan'ini. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 451 

Avlo'na, Arte, Scu'tari, 

Dulciga'o, fair Chinia'ra, 
Jako'va, then Ante'vari, 

Drivas'tro, and Tira'na. 



bulga'ria, fair province next, 
Calls forth our admiration, 

Whose face affords an ample text, 
For much delineation. 

Here we Sophi'a, chief town view, 

On th' Esker situated, 
And of chief towns but very few, 

We find so highly rated. 

Others of note, Silis'tria, 

Nicop'olis, Sisto'va, 
Strong Shoom'lah, Widdin, Ter'nova/ 

With Ruts'chuck and Kirso'va. 



Ha'ing wandered o'er Bulga'ria, 

With very rapid motion, 
The muse conducts to bos'nia, 

Another famous portion. 

Fam'd bos'na-sarai' capital, 

First merits our attention, 
Of features fair in general, 

And very fine extension. 

Here gardens fair, in blooming pride, 

The traveller discovers, — 
By which 'tis greatly beautified, 

Being rich in fruit and flowers. 

And here are manufactures grand, 

Of cutlery expensive, — 
As swords, to grace the warrior's hand, 

With others less offensive, 

1 Pr. Teer^nova. 



452 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then Gratsanit'za, — oft nam'd Gratz, 
Strong Ban N ja-Lu'ka, Zwor'nik, 

Ales'sio, Prisrcnd' and Bratz, 
Vranduk', Verbo'sin, Trau'nik. 



Lo bordering close on Bosnia, 

(Its ancient rights maintaining) 
A portion of croa'tia, 

To Turkey still pertaining. 
Here ban\ta-lou'ka we descry, 

Bihacs', — so famed, indeed, — then 
In silence others we pass by, 

Nor leisure ha'ing to heed them. 

In that part of dalma'tia 

St} 7 led Turk'ish, now behold us, 

Admiring towns, et cetera, 

Which shall the muse unfold us. 

Its chief, mostar', so famous lo, 

On the Naren'za seated, — 
Trebig'ni, Sto'lats, Ni'kish, know, 

Should then with care be treated. 

To ser'via, in happy mood, 

The muse our visit orders, 
Whose soil, tho' much being rough and rude, 

Is fertile in some quarters. 

Belgrade', chief town, now claims a glance, 
Strong Nis'sa, quite distinguished; 

By the Hungarians taken once, 
But very soon relinquished. 

See also famed Semen'dria, 

Then Kru'schovatz, Usic'za, 1 
Kosso'va and Preco'pia, 

Reda'ri, Jagodi'na, 2 

^rUsit-za. Pr. Oo'sheet-za. 
2 Pr. Jogo-dee'na. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 453 

wallachia, young reader, see 

Demanding our attention; 
A province of fertility, 

Nor lacks it good dimension. 
Its capital, famed Bucharest', 

Of aspect that engages — 
The trav'ller bright doth still arrest, 

Who sees, admires, and praises. 

Lo churches of magnificence, — 

A palace quite capacious; 
The Hospador's chief residence, 

For beauty ever famous. 

In Ter'govist, of pompous pride, 

Behold a palace splendid, 
Where Turkish Princes oft reside, 

Where taste's with grandeur blended. 

Here Rim'nik, Brahiloy' we view, 

Then Karakal', Krajo'va; 
With Oltenit'za, Czer'netz', too, 

Plovest' and New OrWva. 



Still sojourning, unwearied we 

In European Turkey, — 
MOLDAVIA large province see, 

(North portion of this country.) 

Here many towns of note are seen, 
Where, (waiving tender scruples,) 

Fierce war obscured the brightest scene, 
When Mars let loose his pupils. 

Lo JAs'sy, strongly fortified, 
On branch of Pruth located, — 

Then Ga'latz, on the Danube wide, 
For commerce celebrated. 

Roma'ni, then, — and Choc'zim strong, 
(Oft taken and retaken), 
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454 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Which now to Russia doth belong, 
We ere departing may ken. 

We '11 next to bessara'bia, 
(With wondrous rapid motion,) 

Belonging now to Russia, 
Tho' of this state a portion. 

And tho' so long appears this tract, 

By policy united 
To Russia, be it remarked, 

As nature did assign it 
To Turkey, — we '11, ere to depart, 

Here partially describe it. 

'Tween Bneister's mouth and Danube's see 
Some striking traits disclosing, 

On north-west coast of the Black Sea, 
This territory reposing. 

And as of old the Tartar throng, 
(Of roving modes approving,) 

Are seen the Dniester's banks along, 
From place to place removing. 

Disdaining rules of industry, 

These ever wander idly, 
Existing like their ancestry, 

Full rudely, — almost wildly. 

Rank horse's flesh and oxen's too, 

Their viands e'en the nicest, 
With cheese, and milk, which entre-nous, 

We reckon not the finest. 

Its chief town next shall be descried, 

This apropos we enter, 
On Dniester's banks in strength and pride, 

The celebrated bender. 

Here shows the muse with ready zeal, 
Strong A'kerman so noted, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 455 

Then Ki'lia, proud Is^ma-il', 1 

Where conquer' ng tyrants sported. 



PRINCIPAL SEA-PORTS OF TURKEY 2 AND GREECE. 

Young friends, ere from these parts we go, 

Regard this observation, 
As Greece and Turkey long ago, 3 

Were reckoned as one nation ; 
The chief sea-ports of both we '11 show, 

With little separation. 

And still in Bessara'bia, — 

We '11, as if re-uniting, 
Commence our cruise in Ki'lia, 

With happy motion gliding. 

From port to port, we'll coast around, 

Admiring nature's pages, 
For charming features here abound, — 

Great as in by-gone ages. 

Next Es'ki, Ka'ra Kirman, view, — 

On Ba'la gulf fair Ba'la, 
Manka'lia, important too, 

But more distinguished Var'na, 

Then fair Boorghas', Sisop'oli, 

And Der'kous rather famous, 
Constantinople grand to see, 

Magnificent and spacious. 
Rodos'to, Ga'nos, E'nos, ken, 

Famed Fer'ra, La'gos, — grander, 
Contes'sa, Saloni'ca, then, 

With Vo'lo, where we anchor. 
Talan'ta, Ath'ens, ranking high, 

With Cor'inth in its beauty, 

1 Pr. Is-ma-eel. 2 Or Bielgorod. 

s For about four centuries, the Greeks suffered from 
the tyrannous government of the Turks. 



456 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And Nap'oli, we may descry, — 
Then Ar'gos claims our duty. 

Next Co'ron, Mo'don, Navarin', 

Styled also Navari'no, 
Arca'dia, Patras'so, then 

Lepan'to and Delvi'no. 1 

Avlo'na, and Poli'na too, 

(Still with precision steering,) 

Duraz'zo last appears in view, — 
This rapidly we're nearing. 



PRINCIPAL CITIES AND TOWNS. 

Now towns and cities glance we o'er, 
Of structure fair and noble, — 

Lo, seat of the proud Grand Seignior, 
The famed Constantinople. 

'Tis still th' admired Metropolis, 
Of Turkey, — toute- ensemble, — 

On Europe's side, the Bos'phor-us, 
In beauty even awful. 

None that we did before describe, 
E'en Florence, Rome, or Naples, 

Or polished Paris, in its pride, 
The present city equals. 

With what delight eyes first behold 
This city's whole enchantment! 

Its lofty domes, adorned with gold, 
In splendour's own enhancement ! 

How charm its slender minarets, 

So delicately rising, 
Adorned with crowns or coronets, 

Of crescents brightly shining! 

1 Or Del'vino. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 45" 

What exclamations loud and long! 

Like unexpected thunder, 
Burst simultaneous from the throng, 

Expressing high-wrought wonder. 

How splendid, how magnificent! 

How charming, how attractive ! 
Peal forth in rapt bewilderment 

From wonder's highest octave! 

Awhile let exclamation cease, 

(Admiring still each beauty.) 
Its merits high not to decrease, 

But mention more minutely. 

Know, by the Roman Emperor, 

(That Con'stantine renown-ed, 
Styled great, through feats superior,) 

This city fair was founded. 

On seven hills 'tis situate, 

In grand succession rising, — 
One 'bove another to create 

The effect we term surprising. 

And painted mansions, seen afar, 

The picture quite enhances, — 
While strangers, wonder-stricken, are 

But making slow advances. 

Here many stately palaces 

And mosques claim admiration, 

Whose style, quite fit to baffle is 
Attempts at illustration. 

Here structures made quite elegant, 

By art's right combination, 
Show forth in each embellishment 

Scientifical formation. 
Here, gentle reader, let us pause, 

And calm awhile our raptures, 



458 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

To add one more less pleasing clause, 
Belonging to these chapters. 

The haughty, travelled connoisseur, 

Will e'er assume the title 
Of judge, regarding all things, sure, 

Which seem to have no rival. 

Faults, will he term still, what before 
Appeared consummate beauties, — 

Such saucy tasks have been e'ermore 
The critic's tender duties ! 

Some of said class this city sought, 
(As 't were by judgment's sanction,) 

And found, or fancied many a fault, 
All o'er its fair expansion. 

These say, as onward people go, 

Intent on observation, 
That the enchanting wonder-glow 

Fades like evaporation. 

That disappointment takes its stand, 
Whilst o'er the scene the eyes pass, — 

Where all seems new, but far less grand, 
As touched by famed Armidas; 1 

That sev'ral streets offend the eye, — 
Quite narrow, ill-paved, lonely; 

Where dwellings rise, not nobly high, 
Of aspect rather homely. 

Nay, that here 's found full many a street, 

To cleanliness a stranger, 
Might seem, indeed, a fair retreat 

To harbour death and danger. 

Such the account some tourists give, 
Of credit undisputed, 



See fairy tales. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 459 

Who seem to be, whilst here they live, 
By envy's self deputed ! 

Some scan the faults that might exist 

In objects that delighted, — 
Where other eyes, of kinder grist 

Would beauty seek and find it. 

Those in their pictures oft conceal 

What constitutes a charm, — 
And other features oft reveal, 

Perfection to alarm. 

When towns, et cetera, we say, 
Are marked for keen inspection, 

To hold at once were but fair play, 
The whole without dissection. 

Then might one in the picture great, 
View lights, and shades, and so forth, — 

Its simpler parts the proud in state, 
Its founts and streams that flow forth. 

The minor traits, which ta'en alone, 

Might seem but to degrade it, 
Are apropos, when fairly shown, 

But darker tints to shade it. 

He'd be, -who would one standard choose, 

To nature's self unfaithful, — 
Variety its charm would lose 

Were objects nearly equaL 

The bright to censure or th' obscure, 

Is envy's silly duty, — ■ 
These form a happy contrast, sure, 

The life and soul of beauty ! 

In music, discords do we see, 

(Such change delightful seeming,) 

The sameness of strict harmony, 
With elegance relieving. 



460 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Yet, like to wights inclined to steal, 
With feelings quite ignoble, 

Some would take from the merits real 
Of fair Constantinople. 

Perhaps the learned critic must 
Give strict delineation, — 

Perhaps he may conceive it just 
To limit commendation. 

But sages have discovered by 

Philosophy's reflections. 
That all thiugs earthly, e'er so high, 

Must have some imperfections. 

To bright sides we would ever cling, 
(Tho' every picture 's shaded,) 

And from the dull e'en sweets would 1 
As from the rose when faded. 

Then to conclude our pleasing theme 
Without mistake or blunder, 

'Gain panegyric's truthful gleam 
Must keep dark censure under. 

Oh ! how must we admire its port, 

In beauty of location,- — 
Of various grades, the grand resort 

From every foreign nation. 

How picturesque, how nobly grand ! 

The prospect round how cheering; 
The gentle zephyrs, blythe and bland, 

From Tuscan sea still breathing! 

Here manufactures quite delight, 
Formed of materials splendid, — 

As stuffs of gold, brocades so bright, 
With more oft dearly vended. 

Now from this city fair away, 

(Tho' much might still detain us,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 461 

Some others noted to display, 

Whose charms in turn may gain us. 

Next ed'reneh, 1 so spacious see, 

A city quite commanding, 
Which in its grandeur seems to be 

High plaudits still demanding. 

Its various traits fain would we show, 
But tho' these rare and famed are, 

Imperatively time says no, 
More shall be duly cared for. 

Progressing still o'er Turkey's main, 

The gentle muse perceives a 
Town of beauty, wealth, and fame, 

The charming Saloni'ca. 

Then Bos'na-Serai', Yeni-sherhr, 2 

Sophi'a and Avlo'na, — 
With strong Belgrade', of features rare, 

Trebig'ni and Sisto'va. 

Next find we, in sublimity, 

Mostar' and Ban'ja-Lou'ka, — 
Then Trik'hala, extensive, see, 

With Yan'ina, and Shoum'la. 

Here, many more of note, deserve 

Our compliments; but truly, 
Some epithets we must reserve, 

For other parts, of beauty. 



climate, soil, productions, pace of the 
country, etc. 
The climate's here, in general, 

Salubrious, enchanting, 
The seasons are e'en regular, 
And brilliant skies not wanting. 

1 Or Adrianople. 2 Or Larissa. 



462 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Scarce finer is tV Italian clime, 
None other seems superior, — 

And Turkey has some traits sublime 
To very few inferior. 

The soil likewise, is excellent, 
And yearly, crops produces, 

Abundant, rich, and esculent, — 
Meet for all human uses. 

Here th' olive, citron, lemon too, 
Pomegranate, fig, and raisin, 

With, the orange in its golden hue, 
Still flourish in due season. 

And here are birds, and beasts of game, 
As found in other countries, — 

Here animals completely tame, 
Still graze the plain in sundries. 

The chief are horses excellent, 
Black cattle, rather bulky, 

And goats that furnish aliment, 
Profusely over Turkey. 

Next note the mineral treasures rare, 
Productions nature kindly, 

Without an effort planted there, 
Obedient to th' Almighty. 

Its marble the most beautiful 

That any land produces, 
Is oft conveyed to foreign lands, 

For many tasteful uses. 

Its precious mines we'll not explore, 
Tho' objects rare invite us; 

For time commands these to pass o'er, 
And novel scenes delight us. 

Its manufactures general 
We now hold to inspection, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 463 

Ha'ing shown the most particular, 
Bright splendour's own selection. 

The chief of these we now behold, 

Are leather, silk, fine carpets, 
Exported, which are dearly sold, 

At many foreign markets. 

These, (each in kind) to all we see, 

Superior are, in order; 
Can those of France or Italy 

On such perfection border? 

Productions more the Turks export, 

Near in a state of nature ; 
Rare drugs, and fruits of many a sort, 

Thus ever waiving labour. 

The commerce of this country we 

Find rather inextensive, 
Tho' having each commodity 

More beauteous than expensive. 

Perhaps we may attribute to 

A non-desire of sailing, 
Or being to idle habits true, 

(Regarding trade,) this failing. 

We think 'tis Turkish indolence, 

Retards wide navigation, 
Else independent opulence, 

Possessed within the nation. 

For nature in her kindest mood, 

Full visibly intended, 
Its commerce should o'er th' amplitude 

Of oceans be extended. 

Lo, round its well indented coast, 

(To trade so advantageous,) 
Such numerous and noble ports 

Or harbours safe and spacious. 



461 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here English, French, and Dutch attend, 

As navigation teaches, 
Sure to attain that useful end, 

Which commerce ever reaches. 

The natives (tho' but partially 

All foreign traders heeding,) 
Still gen'rously, or passively, 

Permit each fair proceeding. 

With due permission soon the muse 
We'll change from trading harbours, 

Some new delightful scene to choose, 
Within the Turkish borders. 

But hearing now the midnight blast, 
(W'hose whispers should restrain us) 

And visual powers failing fast, 
Oblivious sleep may chain us. 

Its aspect, reader, next behold, 
Of which (by truth still aided,) 

We'll give a striking outline bold, 
Uncoloured and unshaded. 

First the Carpathian mountains see, 
The north of Turkey guarding, 

In lofty power, — and handsomely, 
Part of the boundary forming. 

From fair Dalma'tia a chain 

To'ards Mar'mora sea goes forth, 
And this so famed, we see again, 

A branch called Hseiuus throws forth. 
The Hasmus branch, (styled Balkan Mounts) 

Ha'ing very far extended, 
At the Black Sea, or thereabouts, 

Is seen completely ended. 
From the Balkan' may be descried, 

Full handsomely escaping, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 465 

Some branches on the southern side, 
Where these seem terminating. 

Here wondrous curiosities 

Might claim our best attention, — 

These with some strange antiquities, 
The muse again shall mention. 



GENERAL CHARACTER. 

The natives, (as by many said,) 

Of Europe'an Tur'key, 
Are generally finely made, 

E'en handsome, stout, and lusty. 

But indolent to a degree, 

Their faculties scarce using; — 

The blessings Grod hath given so free, 
They seem for e'er abusing. 

For still is found the idle Turk, 

"With vanity disdaining, 
And waiving off laborious work, — 

A sort of pomp maintaining. 

This pomp-inactive doth become 
Their manner to a wonder; 

But if adopted quite by some, 
Bright industry might slumber. 

Now point we out some fairer traits; 

The Turks are kind to strangers, 
Quite frugal in their various ways, 

Magnanimous in dangers. 

E'er to the voice of charity, 
Of goodness quite unbounded, 

Whene'er the claims of poverty 
Appear to be well founded. 

Religious must we add indeed, 
Obedient to the Koran, — 



466 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Great Mahomet's respected creed 
Or glaring hope forlorn. 

Some brave and polished may we find, 

Of character exalted; 
Whose worth to scan, the muse e'er kind, 

At virtue's shrine, hath halted. 

Regarding habits, manners, know, 

Or Turkish civilization, 
We '11 note some traits, which others show, 

Deserving observation. 

The Turks large portions of their time 

Devote to public bathing, 
Through cleanliness, or 'cause the clime 

Induces frequent laving. 

At their famed baths full many a crowd 
Of men are seen, — excluding 

All else, — no women e'er allowed, 
On their fixed time intruding. 

And equally polite to law, 
When the fair ones assemble, 

All men must from these scenes withdraw, 
Else would decorum tremble. 

The fair in richest robes appear 
On all such like occasions, — 

And since but slaves may view this gear, 
We can't divine the reason. 

By all the best accounts we find, 

In old and modern story, 
The ladies here are much confined, 

And think it female glory. 

In gorgeous rooms these chiefly stay, 
(Concealing much their charms,) 

And calmly pass their lives away, 
Secure from rude alarms. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 46' 

Again observe, the Turkish men 
(It must seem rather frightful,) 

Close shave the head, but not the chin, 
And deem it quite delightful. 

The Turkish dress or true costume, 
Consists of long loose garments ; 

Which, girdle-bound indeed assume 
The aspect of adornments. 

A full white turban on the head, 

Continually is worn, 
Nor e'er removed, save when in bed, 

From off their heads so shorn. 

On splendid sofas, cushions, clothes, 1 

Each member sits or crouches, 
And eats and drinks, and takes repose, 

Unneeding other couches. 

Now take we leave of Turkish ground, 
Of Crescents, Mosques, and Koran, — 

Of Sultan proud, — with bows profound, 
And all polite decorum. 



GREECE. 

Our ever persevering muse, 

Now timidly we order, 
(So hard to sketch superior views,) 

On classic Greece to border. 

The learned mortal who might claim 
High rank among the famous, 

Being laurelled by the hand of fame, 
Might here exert his genius! 

Might here, ('Death wonder's high cootrol,) 
Id lofty cootemplation, 

1 Carpets, if rhyme allowed. 



468 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Find matter to inflame tlie soul 
With noble emulation. 

Unrivalled quite, in days of yore, 
Had been the empire Grecian; 

None could, the universe all o'er, 
Exhibit such completion. 

Here flourished manners, laws or codes, 

Promoting civilization; 
And all the best of human modes 

That might exalt a nation. 

Greece, long th' inimitable scene 

Of chivalry, and glory, 
Of talents rare, and taste had been; — 

As told in ancient story. 

Here many a sage first drew his breath; 

Here many a fair did moulder; 
Here many a warrior, brave in death, 

A lesson gave the soldier ! 

Here flourished all that was sublime, 

Extraordinary, engaging; 
Here wisdom's self was seen to shine, 

The soul illuminating. 

Still, would fond meni'ry plaudits true 
Pour forth in tone prelusive ; 

But these we'll waive, and bring to view 
Full many facts conclusive. 

The youthful student must be told, 

This tract so celebrated, 
In Europe's south he may behold, 

'Neath Turkey situated. 

Last named appears quite apropos, 

The northern limitation, 
Then east, the Archipelago, 

South, and west, Mediterranean. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 469 

In other words, another view, 

In full delineation, 
We ? 11 give the willing pupil, who 

Desires more information. 

The northern frontier we disco' er, 

(Exclusive of the islands,) 
To be a line, extending o'er 

Full many low and high lands. 

From Yo'la's quite, to Ar'ta's gulf 
This reaches, we \e a notion, — 

The other sides, secure enough 
Are bounded by the ocean. 



GREECE, CONTINUED. 

For ages long did Greece maintain, 

O'er states its exaltation; 
And did the saucy hand restrain 
Of tyrant usurpation. 

But time, which ever brings about 

Of miracles the greatest, 
True prophet-like, discarding doubt, 

Here showed forth scenes the strangest. 

Ne'er did romance, tho' wild and bold, 

(Regarding fate of nations,) 
More wonderful events unfold 

Than Greece's alterations! 

The Grecians, very long ago, 
When time itself seemed early, 

(All learned writers tell us so,) 
With Persians struggled bravely! 

Again, the Roman power so strong, 
With violence opposed them; 

And to the shafts, (altho' quite wrong,) 
Of tyranny exposed them. 
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470 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Now haste we to a later date, 

When cruel Turks pursued theni, 

And with most persevering hate, 
Unhappily subdued them. 

But ere the conquest was complete, 
The Greeks, those fierce invaders, 

Bid oft repel, with judgment great, 
Like subsequent crusaders. 

Full many a struggle fierce and long, 

Protracted, bloody, painful, 
Between these powers, was carried on, 

To each alike um>ainful. 

But lo! success from Grecians fled, 
Despair seems to await them, 

(Their bravest, proudest warriors dead,) 
And conquest to forsake them. 

Each sign of vict'ry fairly flown, 
No banner proudly waving, — 

The Grecian spoils no more their own, 
Rude Turks are boldly claiming. 

Yet fight the Greeks, tho' unled by hope, 

With fury quite appalling, 
Still scorning the oppressive yoke, 

And glory past recalling. 

But fortune to her aim full sure, 

(Tho' muffled as related,) 
Can patience calmly this endure? 

The Grecians are defeated ! 

Their chieftains high who joyed in war, 

By rage or valour armed, 
In history's page depicted are ; 

Then read and be informed. 

Long, long did victims these remain, 
Of power, pride, and knavery, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 471 

Unable freedom to regain, 
So abject was their slavery. 

How pitiable was their state ! 

How deep the deadly rancour! 
Of souls subdued to such a fate, 

Who loved to die or conquer! 

'Gain fortune, — rather Providence, — 

This land of ancient sages, 
Resolved from Turkish violence 

To screen for future ages. 

Some generous souls, and not in vain, 

'Neath awful Mars' intendance, 
Attempted to revive again 

The Grecian independence. 

Fair England, Russia, 'nd France, unite, 

Then urge their noble leaders, 
To use their utmost skill and might, 

And quell the proud invaders. 

With Greece's wrongs for e'er in view, 

Their ardour to enkindle; 
Magnanimously this they do, 

And make the tyrants tremble. 

Their mutual efforts to display, 
Would furnish theme for pages: 

For eclaircissement let us say, 
How fierce the battle rages ! 

Soon th' allied powers to courage true, 
(Each captive's sorrows easing,) 

Great Mahomet's proud turbaned crew, 
Compelled to be more pleasing. 

They with humanity once more, 

The state of Greece erected 
Into a kingdom as before, 

And then a king elected. 



472 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The government a monarchy, 

On th' absolute which borders, 
Yet exercised with lenity, 

Hence follow no disorders. 

But scan we'll not prerogative, 

Political restriction, 
Or rule or law imperative, 

Within the jurisdiction. 

Religion next our pleasing theme, 

Observe then, reader gentle, 
Their's "Greek Church" titled, much doth seem 

The Romish to resemble. 

The Greeks most willingly allow, 

To every known persuasion, 
(Tho' differing quite from the above,) 

Unbounded toleration. 

Now turning o'er this sacred text, 

With proper veneration, — 
We'll duly choose for subject next, 

This country's population. 

Including islands, some affirm 

One million it containeth, — 
Sometimes strict truth we may not learn, 

Full oft a doubt remaineth. 

The mainland of this classic ground, 
Where varied charms are blended, 

'Tween the degrees 1 we'll note, is fouud, 
North latitude extended. 

And its main breadth observing then, 

As accuracy orders, 
Is found one hundred miles and ten, 

Or nearly on its borders. 

* i 36° and 39°. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 473 
DIVISIONS OR PROVINCES. 

To modern Greece doth still belong, 
The portions most distinguished, 

Which furnished theme for Epic song, 
Ere Greece its fame relinquished. 

North of More'a, hellas view, 

(Whose traits still charm the rover,) 

The first-named part united to, 
By th' Isthmus/ crossing over. 

Now the romantic scenery 

Of each part shall glance o'er we, 

So sacred still to memory, 
So great in ancient story. 

Admire we then its cities rare, 
And towns of fame and beauty, 

Where bright description might for e'er 
Find ample theme for duty. 

Fair ath'ens first we '11 travel to, 

On th' En'gian gulf located, 
A charming picture still, to view, 

Tho' many shades are faded. 

Fair ath'ens, greatest in renown, 

That e'er the pen or pencil 
Did with immortal honours crown, 

Tho' many traits did dwindle. 

Fair ath'ens, seat of science bright, 

Where artists, proudly rising, 
To e'en perfection's noble height, 

Gave specimens surprising. 

Fair ath'ens, where the fine arts sprung 

To giant exaltation ! 
Where th' orator's persuasive tongue 

Led as by fascination. 

1 The isthmus of Corinth. 



474 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Where architecture, chief of arts, 

In its proud elevation, 
And grand display, of whole and parts, 

Called forth high admiration. 

Where the art of sculpture yielded such 
Proportion, smoothness, beauty, — 

Ne'er elsewhere has the chisel's touch 
So grandly done its duty. 

Obedient to the mallet's might, 

This, ('neath bright talent's darings,) 

Proved Aristotle's 1 doctrine right, 
In all its strongest bearings. 

He, only, who with genius blest, 
Which every movement orders, — 

Displays this, of fine arts the best, 
Which even time scarce alters. 

Here th' Art of painting flourished fair, 

And like a magic lecture, 
The pencil taught to act with care, 

On every charming picture. 

This art ha'ing reached the grand sublime, 

Still emulating nature, 
Called forth th' expression, frown or smile, 

On every speaking feature. 

And, when depicting heroes bold, 
This, with consummate grandness, 

Their martial stories briefly told 
Upon the glowing canvass. 

Here noble specimens were done, 

In style which e'er engages, 
Affording models to the young, 

For all succeeding ages. 

1 Aristotle says that every block of marble contains a 
statue : the sculptor only finds it out. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 475 

Here Poetry, a pleasipg art, 

In measured elocution, 
Quite charmed the ear, and won the heart, 

So just in execution; 

Nor was pause, accent, quantity, 

Nor emphasis neglected; 
For, reader, know that prosody, 

Was then, as now, respected. 

And all the arts in days by-gone, 

So prized among the pagans, 
Long nourished, know, and brightly shoue, 

In this delightful Athens. 



Next negropont, fair city, view, 

(Upon an isle located, 
Joined by a bridge the mainland to,) 

Strong, large, and celebrated. 

Lo ! thebes, renowned in days of old, 
(Which wonder oft arrested) 

Lepan'to then we may behold, 
Not yet of fame divested. 

Livi'dia next notice claims, 

A chief town rather spacious, — 

Then Meg'ara, — for grand remains 
Of ancient days, — so famous. 

Salo'na now appears in sight, 

' Neath mount Parnas'sus plac-ed, 

Upon whose top in stately height 
A citadel 'a located. 

Next, lo! famed Missolong'hi, — here 
(When Turks were Greeks opposing) 

Lord Byron closed bis strange career, 
Tho' m England now reposing. 

Talan'ta, too, deserves our mite, 
With more where nature aided 



476 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Bright art, to show forth features bright 
When Gre'cian tastes prevail-ed. 

Now, doth more' a' s eharms appear, 
Fair scenes for contemplation; 

Bright portions still to niem'ry dear, 
Still wresting admiration. 

Chief of this portion, cor'inth see, 

Yet charmingly reposing, 
Upon a mount's declivity, 

To'ards Gulf Lepanto sloping. 

This city, famed in ancient song, 
The highest plaudits courted, 

"When sciences here nourished long, — 
When every trait seemed noted. 

- No greater city could have been, 
(As proved by ancient story,) 
Than Corinth fair, when Greece was in 
The zenith of its glory. 

Here others fair, et cetera, 

Still claim a note, — see Patras, 

Napoli-di-Roma'nia, 

And, once important, Ar/gos. 

Next Napoli Malvasia, 

With Mis'sitra, once great, know; 
Strong Mo'don, and Arca'dia, 

And Co'ron, also fam'd, lo. 

Then Tripolit'za, Belvedere, 

The noted Navari'no, — 
And Nem'aea, — famed for games held there 

Glym'pia 'r Longini'co. 

Here others are which well deserve 

A little notice-taking; 
These may the traveller shrewd observe, 

The Gre'cian tour when making. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 477 

CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, FACE OF THE 
COUNTRY, ETC. 

The Grecian climate e'er has been 

Beyond the best description, 
Delightful, healthful, mild, serene, 

Exceeding poet's fiction. 

Its happy influence of old, 

The mental powers enlightened, 

And e'en the frame or human mould 
In each perfection heightened. 

The soil of Greece was certainly 

Remarkable through as;es, 
For wonderful fertility, 

As told by learned sages. 
It poured forth all necessaries 

Economy would order, — 
And e'en the highest luxuries 

That vanity might rather. 

The trade or commerce of this state 

Is rather inextensivej 
Tho' merchants high appear of late 

To business quite attentive. 
And lively traffic at each port, 

With aspect ever smiling, — 
All trading ships of wealth and note 

Seems constantly inviting. 

This country's aspect to display, 

Our next incumbent duty, 
Tho' oft we must omit a trait 

Remarkable for beauty. 
The habitable districts here, 

We find consisting chiefly 
Of valleys large, distinct, and clear — 

Facts now we '11 mention briefly. 
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478 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

These valleys by the mountains are 

Full handsomely surrounded, 
In other words, both near and far, 

By traits of nature bounded. 
The mounts, which in each former age 

Most highly decorated 
The poet's and th' historian's page, 

Are those, as follows, stated : 
On a peninsula of fame, 

Th' iEge'an Sea just entering, 
That celebrated lofty chain, 

Styled Ath'os, see extending. 
Tho' to one mountain properly, 

(Of noble elevation, 
And 'bove the rest in majesty,) 

Belongs said appellation, 
This likewise doth attention draw, 

By ha'ing a wondrous number 
Of convents, cells, et cetera, 

Where saintly mortals slumber. 
Their fare deriving still from toil, 

Their beverage from the fountain ; 
These pure and pious ever style 

Great Ath'os lioly mountain. 
This mountain for salubrity 

Was also celebrated, — 
Its ancients, through longevity, 

Being long-lived designated. 
And other properties sublime 

Distinguish lofty Ath'os ; 
1 These leave we to whose forte in rhyme 

May be descriptive pathos. 

'Tween th' undernamed 1 fair portions, see 
The elevated Pin'dus: 

1 Thessaly and Epirus. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 479 

And more renowned in history, 
The wonderful Olym'pus. 

Here Gre'cian games, with skill profound, 

Were grandly celebrated, 
(To witness which) where thousands round, 
Oft then were congregated. 

To Greece Parnas'sus doth belong, 
That mount of all most fam-ed, 

Still dear to every child of song, 
Being to the muses sacred. 

No more of classic Greece we '11 say, 

Regardiug its fair features; 
But shall in turn full duly pay 

Attention to its creatures. 



STATE OP EDUCATION, GREAT CHARACTERS, ETC. 

Here learning, as it once had been, 

(Tho' for a period latent,) 
To flourish bright appears again; 

Possessed of freedom's patent. 

The modern Greelis most tastefully 

And properly, a stately 
And noble university, 

Have re-established lately. 

This see in Athens, city fair, 
(Where science loved to linger,) 

Reminding all who study there, 
Of former Grecian splendour. 

Here 's many an academy, 

Likewise for high improvements; 

Here are schools elementary, 

For young and humble students. 



Now might the curious exclaim, 
(So oft before we 've stated, 



480 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Bright characters) should we not name 
Some Grecians celebrated. 

Then for who information lack, 

To Ante-Christian ages, 
The willing muse we'll usher back, 

To glean from ancient pages. 

The marvellous, if not the true, 
(Which hist'ry still adorns,) 

For youthful minds, we '11 hold to view,- 
For all whom fable charms. 

The land of heroes this, one sees, 
Has been since the creation; 

.The great immortal Hercules, 
For instance, was a Grecian. 

His famed exploits, his grand designs, 

Or virtuous endeavours, 
Each learned writer still defines, 

As "Hercules' twelve labours." 

And reader know, these labours fam'd, 

Redounding to his glory, 
Were by a prince, Eurys'theus nam'd, 

Imposed, — read fabled story. 

Altho' to history belong 

These wondrous enterprises, 

Yet love t' improve the rising throng, 
To name them authorizes. 

First, he unawed by thund'ring roar, 
The Nem'ean lion strangled, 

Whose skin, (which he e'er after wore,) 
His lusty shoulders mantled. 

The Ler'nean Hydra, next he slew, 

A feat exceeded never, 
For instantly a fresh head grew, 

Whene'er he one did sever. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 481 

Howe'er, by dint of mighty blows, 

This many-headed monster, 
(The greatest then of all his foes,) 

He valiantly did conquer. 

Third feat to act, how few would strive ! 

The hog of Eryman'thus, 
Tho' wild and fierce, he caught alive; 

(The fable ever ran thus.) 

With force allotted ne'er to men, 

He tugged it on his shoulders; 
This to Eurys'theus carried then, 

Amaziug all beholders. 

Fourth, he performed with movements fleet, 

When on Mena'lus coursing, 
He caught the hind with golden feet, 

The same to meekness forcing. 

This, also to Eurys'theus, mind, 

He graciously presented; 
Who, disregarding th' action kind, 

Appeared still discontented. 

Then named he with authority, 
New labours, which, — tho' e'er so 

Extraordinary, — were happily 
Accomplished by this hero. 

The frightful birds of Stym'phalis, 

(So certain was his aiming,) 
He slew, tho' monsters pitiless, 

With arrows never failing. 

The sixth, likewise a noble feat, 

Which like the rest must please us, 

A living ox, brought he from Crete, 
To famed Pelo^pone'sus. 

The mares of great Diom'edes, 
On human flesh which feasted, 



482 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Were carried off by Hercules; 
And as they should were treated. 

The taking of (as may be seen,) 

The girdle celebrated, 
Of th' Amazo'nian valiant queen, 

Eighth labour 's ever stated. 

This feat might to a noble mind 

Appear indeed ungracious, 
Quite ungallant, nay, e'en unkind, — 

Yet was it termed famous. 

To prove his final victory 

Beyond a doubt completed, 
The brilliant spoil he took, when he 

Her majesty defeated. 

Th' Auge'an stables did he cleanse, 
(All hardships great disdaining) 

Unsightly objects driving hence, 
Naught foul left he remaining. 

His measure this, — with mighty force, 
And patience quite surprising, 

To these he turned th' Al-phe'us' course, — 
Whence the effect arising. 

Next Ge-ry'on 1 he bravely slew, 

A celebrated monster, — 
Whose flocks he seized and brought off too, 

When he this foe did conquer. 

Still did Eurys'theus power abuse, 

(Of tyranny this savours,) 
T' allow him rest he did refuse, 

From such unequalled labours. 

But Hercules this prince to please 
By perseverance sought then, 



1 King of the Ga'des. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 483 

And from the famed Hesperides 
The golden apples brought him. 

These o'er said fruit a dragon strong 
Kept constantly to guard them, 

Which, in a conflict great and long, 
Brave Hercules destroyed then. 

The twelfth, and last exploit, from hell 

He The'seus rescued fairly, — 
And brought in chains that monster fell, 

Vile Cer'berus so bravely ! 

Know, reader, many actions more, 

Deserving commendation, 
Did he perform in days of yore, 

Through virtuous emulation. 

And if such lore thou mayest prize, 

Peruse forthwith, if able, 
Mythology, where truth and lies 

Adorn alike each fable. 



In Troy's proud wars, we later see 
Greeks, fine as ever sported 

Their martial arras, when victory 
A happy feat reported. 

And know that here, — in days by-gone, 

Philosophers the greatest, 
And legislators brightly shone, 

With generals the bravest. 

Of these great men a few we'll name, 

Who high in legislation, 
War, and philosophy, did gain 

The world's high admiration. 

Lycur'gus famed, of habits plain ; 

The noted Archon, Dra'co; 
Solon who, learn-ed and humane, 

Was high in wisdom also. 



484 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Milti'ades, a warrior great, 

The famed Athenian leader, — 

Who did perform many a feat, 
Still pleasing to the reader. 

Then Aristi'des named the just; 

Themis'tocles so famous, 
Whom the ambitious term we must, 

Altho' of mind capacious. 

Leon'idas the Spartan King, 

Whose virtues might fill pages, — 

Whose brave exploits will poets sing, 
To the remotest ages. 

By Xer'xes summoned to lay down 
His arms, once, he did make then, 

This grand reply without a frown, — 
Why "Let them come and take them." 

Next Ci'mon whose bright character, 
Shone forth in every feature, 

Appearing as if hap-pi-cr 

He'd make each human creature. 

Successful as a general, 

Supreme in legislation, 
Was he, — and tho' so liberal, 

Averse to ostentation. 

A splendid man was Per'icles, 

Brave, learned, and courageous; — 

The same was Alcibi'ades; 

But selfish, proud, ungracious. 

Lysan'der, a great admiral, 
Of Sparta, but we'll not pass, 

Far greater as a general, — 
The famed Epaminon'das. 

And Philip, king of Mac'edon, 
Who was, — 'tis thus reported, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 485 

For highest honours nobly won, 
And acts of justice noted. 

But now comes Mars' own darling son, 
Whose feats like pealing thunder, 

In mad career, did widely run, 
Destroying without number ! 

This greatest man e'er nations saw, 

Who reigned without a rival, 
Enacted every wish a law, 

And bowed all to his high will. 

Lo! Alexander styled the Great, 

So glorious in contest ! 
Who made the proudest kings retreat, 

And the known-world his conquest. 



ETC. 

Next see Apollo's noble train, 

(If, reader, we may say so,) 
"Where, first in philosophic fame, 

Stand Soc'rates and Pla'to. 

Then Xen'ophon, (tho' ; n war renowned,) 
On wisdom's page enrolled, see, 

With literary honours crowned; 
His greatness must untold be. 

Pythag'oras, who laid, we hear, 

Geom'etry's foundation, 
That truthful science which so clear, 

Proves all by demonstration. 

And ere this subject we forego, 

(A hint perhaps in season,) 
Let young geometricians know, 

Great Euclid was a Grecian. 

Here it may be quite apropos, 
To name the seven sa^es, 



486 



Whose eloquence (pure wisdom's flow,) 
Our choicest care engages. 

Of Athens, So'lon great, behold, 
First of these men of genius, 

Who, virtue prized far more than gold,- 
See history of Croe'sus. 

And, next in fame and dignity, 

See Tha'les of Meli'tus^ 
Whose virtuous philosophy 

Can never cease to please us. 

He, by his learning, so profound, 
And mighty force of reason, 

Discovered that the world is round; 
How gifted was this Grecian ! 

Then lo, of talents various, 

Bright Chi'lo 'f Lacedemon ; 
Of Mityle'ne Pit'tacus, 

Who also highest fame won. 
Of Cor'inth, Perian'der see, 

Whose precepts still might rule us, 
Of Prie'ne, Bias, great as he — 

Of Rhodes-isle, Cleobu'lus. 



Admire we next, the chiming throng, 

The muses' loved disciples, 
Whose noble themes in early song, 

Soared high above vain trifles. 
Great Ho'mer, dear to memory, 

Of matchless feme and glory, 
First Poet was, — and brilliantly 

He pictured ancient story. 
His H'iad, and his Od'yssey, 

Which claim such commendation, 
We leave to those who happily 

Give classic explanation. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 48' 

He'siod, of poets not the least, 

As e'en compatriots granted, 
For agriculture had a taste; 

Its charms he sweetly chanted. 

Theoc'ritus did quite excel, 

When pastoral scenes describing; 

E'en courtly scenes he scanned, as well, 
Tho' ne'er his muse delighting. 

Far more he loved that charming book 

Shown forth by the Creator, — 
Where viewed he shepherd, flock, and crook — 

We mean the face of nature. 

Then Bi'on famed, and Mos'chus see, 

As chief of pleasing duties, 
Portraying, with sublimity, 

Of rural life, the beauties. 

Anac'reon, ha'ing sweetly sung 

In praise of pleasure solely, — 
(Altho' with wondrous force of tongue,) 

Claims not our plaudits wholly. 

Sappho, unparalleled in rhyme, 

(In th' isle of Les'bos born,) 
Did with the tender and sublime 

Her pages quite adorn. 

In satire shone Arckil'ochus, 

Whose wit by envy blazoned, 
Like adder's tooth so venomous, 

.Oft suicide occasioned. 

Simon'ides sublimity 

United with the tender, 
And noted for high dignity 

Was the delightful Pin'dar. 

iEs'chylus, great in tragedy, 
Appears, without exception, 



488 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The first who tragic poetry 
Did bring to high perfection. 

Know, Soph'ocles, (whose tenderness ■ 
To every one endeared him,) 

Ne'er practised satire cleverness, — 
All did admire, nor fear him. 

But may we term it an alloy 

To this famed writer's greatness, 

The prize obtained, he died of joy; — 
Oh, what a fatal weakness! 

The much-admired Eurip'ides, 

By many an Athenian, 
For strong and brilliant faculties, 

Was styled their best tragedian. 

Aris'to-pha-nes comedy 

Excelled in, — but o'erbearing 

Were his attacks, — being certainly 
Coarse, spiteful, and unsparing. 

For satire was his element, — 
Some termed it indignation, 

Boused up by feelings vehement 
'Gainst vice and ostentation. 

Historians, the most renowned 

That e'er a writer quoted, 
Here blooming laurels sought and found,- 

The meed of talents noted. 

First of this class, Herod'otus, 

Who gained immortal glory, 
By painting traits magnanimous 
So faithfully in story. 

His style was pure simplicity, 

Or elegance the rather, 
And oft of ancient history 

Has he been termed the father. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 4S9 

Next may we note Thucyd'ides, 

Another name respected, 
Which should be from (to latest days) 

Oblivion protected. 

This sage, of parts e'en critical, 
Had knowledge deeply grounded, 

And wisdom quite political. 
On justice' basis founded. 



Perhaps, the wise, or frivolous 
May deem it quite unmeaning, 

That from the true illustrious 
We'd be such features gleaning. 

If so impressed, they question why 
So carefully we note them, — 

We humbly offer this reply, 

'Cause modern writers quote them. 

And youthful readers scarce can tell 

Their virtues or their vices, 
Or th' arts in which each did excel, 

Which won from fame such prizes. 

Our muse, the most considerate 

Of accuracy's agents, 
Has laboured to enumerate 

The greatest of the ancients. 

The time and place each flourished there, 
Unheeding quite, we waive then • 

But hist'ry answers, when, and where; 
Our province is to name them. 



GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Regarding traits of character, 
(All o'er the whole creatioD,) 

None has been found e'er happier 
Than those of this fair nation. 



490 THE JUVENILE TOURISTj OR, 

111 ancient times, and modern, here 

The finest style of feature, 
Unquestionably did appear, 

To grace the human creature. 

The fairest models ever seen, 

(Sure Heaven's own happy moulding,) 
Inspired the artist's judgment keen — 

Such paragons beholding. 

The painter, skilled in light and shade, 
(Of his fine art the soul, know,) 

Here portraits quite celestial made, 
Originals being more so. 

The statuary, more sublime, 

'Neath science' just direction, — 

Here learned from nature's works in prime, 
To emulate perfection. 

Hence copying with accuracy 

These fairest that existed, — 
His great superiority 

In this said art consisted. 

In these great characters we find, 

Tho' elegantly simple, 
The noblest qualities combined, 

Both physical and mental. 

Th' admired of all, from youth to age, 
The standard of perfection, — 

Criterions bright, from beauty's page, 
Greeks were, without exception. 

And as on these the hand divine 
Bestowed all gifts uustinted, 

To make comparison sublime, 
Still something Grecian 's hinted. 

The lady who, extremely fine, 
Elicits highest praises, — 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 

To view these charms, must oft incline 
Which admiration raises. 

When toilet arts have to the same 
Giv'n beauty's full completion, 

With much delight she will exclaim, 
"Tin sure my figure's Grecian!" 

My lips, my nose, and brilliant eye, 
(Smiles with self-satisfaction,) 

My dimpled cheek and forehead high 
Are Grecian — to the fraction ! 

The youth of parts, whate'er his class, 

From plebeian to patrician, 
Who 'cl bravely his compeers surpass, 

We '11 aptly title Grecian. 

If o'er the little world around 
He'd fain be the commander; 

Why> sure, with univocal sound, 
We'll style him Alexander! 

'Dear classic Greece, we must away! 

Yet ne'er, 0! ne'er discarding 
From mem'ry's page, a single trait, 

View'd on thy aspect charming!' 



491 



SWITZERLAND. 

From Grecian scenery fairly gone, 
From fabled springs and fountains, — 

Our seven-league boots we now put on. 
To cross the lofty mountains. 

Here very many nobly high, 
And picturesque may seen be; 

Bold lineaments we '11 specify, 

When sketching mountain scen'ry. 

In Europe's centre we may see, 
This country highly rated, 



492 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Between fair France and Italy, 
And Germany, located. 

This state once styled helve'tia, 
See bounded north by Ba'den, 

And Wir'temberg, — large Aus'tria, 
On east, we may regard then. 

See next the famous Italy, 
The southern limit forming, — 

And France so very prettily 
The west for ever guarding. 

Its centre's latitude is, know, 
Full forty-six degrees, north, 

Its longitude, east, eight or so; 
Our muse a minute heeds not. 

And know its surface occupies, 
(The learned prove this clearly,) 

A space, remember, of square miles, 
Why, fifteen thousand nearly. 

Religion next we must glance o'er — 

(Still accuracy aiding,) 
See Lutheran, with many more, 

In all their varied shading 
Of piety and scripture lore, — 

The Calvinist prevailing. 

But know, the great majority, 

('Mong th' oldest and the latest,) 

Of Switzerland's community, 
Is Catholic or Papist. 

And of the state of Switzerland, 
It must be noted farther, 

Its population is near hand 
Two millions and a quarter. 

Strict accuracy still in view 
Its dictates must be minded, 



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This country into twenty-two 
Great cantons is divided. 

Regarding these each has its own 

Strict rule of legislation, 
Republican, (save one alone, 

With little limitation.) • 

From these are members duly sent, 

Which form in proper order 
Their diet or great parliament, 

Where laws they make or alter. 

The general welfare of the state, 

These patriotic members 
Secure, or wisely regulate, 

When aught this object hinders. 

These worthy deputies in berne, 

The capital, assemble; 
Likewise in Zu'rich, and Lucerne', 

Led on by justice gentle. 

This meeting 's seen successively, 

Two years in each abiding, — 
A ruler, very properly, 

Styled Landamman presiding. 

Hence, as a whole, is Switzerland 

A great republic really ; 
But Neufchatel', we understand, 

To Prussia owes its fealty. 

Another term oft find we for 

The general legislation, — 
Videlicet, th' Helve'tic, or 

The Swiss confederation. 



PROVINCES OR CANTONS, ETC. 

First, bale or basle see, not far 
From Ba'den situated, — 
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494 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Then lo its chief town, on the Aar, 
The same denominated. 

Here also find we Wal'lenbnrg*, 

Whose castle holds its station 
Upon a rock, like some great bird, 
In pompous elevation. 



See, next, solothurn or So'leure', 
Wild, picturesque, and spacious, 

(In borrowed phrase) sur mon honneur, 
For soil and pasture famous. 

so v leure', on th' Aar, see fortified, — 
Next, Ol'ten famed, — observe then 

BeWweil, Bal'stal, Klus, 1 in pride, 
With Mazendorf and Gren'chen. 



Now in the canton of lucerne', 
So charming, as reported, — 

Its chief, same name, we may discern, 
Upon the Reuss so noted. 

Here Mun'ster, Sur'see, Rottenburg\ 
And Sem'pach, famed in story, 

Fair Wil'lisau and Wil'persberg v , 
With En'telbuch v , glance o'er we. 



zug, smallest of the cantons, lo, 

Demanding our attention; 
A portion rich in pastures, know, 

Tho' stinted in dimension. 

zug, on Lake zug, we may observe, 

A beautiful location • 
Here buildings stand which well deserve 

Our highest admiration. 



1 At the extremity of the celebrated defile, there are 
ruins of a castle. 



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A sketch of Zurich, now we '11 take, 

A part to fame so dear, know, 
Where zu'rich, chief, near Zu'rich Lake, 

See, on the Lim'mat's, clear flow. 

Now An'delfingen x glance we on; 

Next, Re'genspur^, MarHha'len; 
Fair E'glisau x and Pfeffikon, 

With Win'terthur N of fame, then. 



Next to schaffhau'sen we repair, 

Of rather small dimension, 
But traits, rough, picturesque and rare, 

Here well deserve attention. 

Lo, on the Rhine, its chief, same name,- 
Then Be'ring v en and Schleit'heim, 

With Os'terfingen, of some fame, 
And Neu'kirck here may be seen. 

Lo thur'gau canton, just in view, 
Our plaudits best commanding; 

So populous, so fertile, too, 

Tho' mountainous, yet charming. 



Fair frau'enfeld, we may descry, 
Near to the Murg, — and lo, then, 

Fair Bischofszell, still ranking high, 
Famed Rhei'nau, Dies v senho'fen. 

And on a strip of land, Arbon', 
Which seems to this pertaining, — 

Lake Constance, solely as its own, 
This may perhaps be claiming. 



Ha'ing appenzell' reached quite in haste, 

Another charming Canton; 
Its chief, same name, on Sit'ter placed, 

We'll first, with pleasure, glance on. 



496 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Next shall we stride to He'risau, 
Stein, Wolf'halden, and Tro'gen, 

Alt'stet'ten, Tuf fen, Brul'lisau; 
To more we may not go then. 



Now in st. gall, st. gall behold, 

Where is an Abbey seated, 
Whose Abbot was, in days of old, 

Like to a sovereign treated. 

See Lich'tenstieg, Sax-wiel or Wyl, 
Wer'denberg', of importance, 

Wal'lenstadt\ Sar'gans, on a hill, 
And Has' chad, on Lake Constance. 

Next, glaris canton, we descry, 
Where find we, as recounted, 

Its chief, same name, by mountains high 
And picturesque, surrounded. 

Here's Wer'derberg\ meet for defence, 

Magnificent and stately, 
Whose castle on an eminence, 

Exalts its merit greatly. 



We now to schweitz, direct our course, 

Each feature rare inspecting, 
A part, tho' draped in garments coarse, 

Still highly interesting. 

schweitz, chief, near the Wal'stader'-see,- 

Then Brun'nen highly rated, 
With Utz'nach, and famed La'chen, see, 

Last, near a lake located. 



In u'ri, on fair Lake Lucerne', 
Lo, Al'torf chief, so noted; — 

And, here in former days, we learn, 
Were patriots devoted. 



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That feat, so dear to memory, 

By tell, whom fame rewarded, 
Here was performed, — read history, 

You'll find it there recorded. 
His house, 1 then humble and despised, 

Is now a chapel holy; 
Where mass is duly solemnized, 

To celebrate God's glory. 



Our muse o'er lakes and mountains high, 

Departs for un'derwal'den, 
Whose chief-town sar'nen we descry, 

Placed near the Lake of Sam en. 
Here's Eng'elberg\ an Abbey fine, 

Commanding admiration; 
Now Alp'nach, may we not define, 

Nor Stantz, long Mars' rude station. 



Obedient still to duty's call, 

We'll glance with strict attention, 
O'er BERNE, the greatest of them all, 

In beauty, worth, extension. 
Lo, berne, its famous capital, 

Magnificent and so-forth, 
Its features most remarkable, 

In proper place we'll show forth. 
We others find important, here, 

See Burg'dorf, and Ar'wangen, 
Grin'denwald, famed for its Glacier, 

Strong Ar'burg, Bu'ren, Wan'gen. 
St. Ursitz, Ar'au, Zof 'fingen\ 

Then Swart'zenburg, and Lau'pen, 
Bex, Ni'dau-spietz, and Mer'ingen, 

With Ar'berg, O'berho'fen. 

1 Which stands in a village near Altorf. 



408 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Fair aar'-gau canton we behold, 

Once numbered with the smallest, 
But by accessions new, were told, 

Now ranking with the largest. 
On th' aar, lo Aa'rau, — famed 'tis true, 

Next Lentz'burg highly rated, 
Brack, Ba'den famed, — then just in view 

See Brem'gartcn located. 



. CANTONS, CONTINUED. 

In freburg, — freburg fortified, 

By ancient walls surrounded, 
By many striking traits supplied — 

See on the Saa'ne founded. 
Homont', Rue, then, and Cor'bieres', 

EstaVa-yer', and Tor'ni, 
Murat' or Mur'ten, famed Gruyers', 

With Tour-de-Treme, Farvagnie. 



Our sojourn next pa v ys-de-vaud', 
Which charmingly is formed, 

Into fields, vineyards, meadows, know, 
And by fair towns adorned. 

Behold its chief, the famed lausanne', 

On Lake Geneva seated, — 
Then YVer'dun' of noble plan, 

Whose traits should be repeated. 

Next Rol'le, E'chaNens', Granson', 

We hold to observation, 
With Or'bc, Morge, Aubonne', Moudon,- 

VeVay' claims admiration. 



To the va^lais' * we '11 now pass on, 
A valley grand, — exteusive, — 

'Tween lofty mounts which stretch along, 
Like barriers defensive. 

1 Pr. Vala. 



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Here fair sf on' doth proudly stand 

Upon the Sit'ten famous, 
On three famed rocks, which rise up grand, 

Within a plain quite spacious. 

Here Mai A tig v ny' we also view, 

St. Maurice, Leuk, 1 St. Martin, 
Brieg, St. Pierre', St. Bernard, too, 

With Lens, St. Leo'nard, Yaren. 



Our muse ha'ing many cantons past, 

See to geneva striding, 
And persevering to the last, 

Each feature best describing. 

geneva, chief, of features fair, 

See finely situated, 
Upon that Lake of beauty rare, 

The same denominated, — 
Here other towns might claim our care, 

Around this Lake located. 



Now in tici'no we descry » 
Its chief town Belinzo'na, 2 — 

Luga'no in importance high, 
Mendri'sia, Oaro'na. 

And also we Locar'no see, 
(Adjacent to Lake Major,) 

With convents here 's a nunnery; 
No features find we greater. 



Now triumphing o'er all fatigue, 

And waiving features sundry, 
We'll to the canton styled gray league, 

Alias Gri'sons country. 

Then haste we on to coire so fine, 
Its capital high rated, 

1 St. Leuk. 2 On the Ticino or Tessin'. 



500 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Upon the Ples'sur, near the Khine, 
Between two mounts located. 

Here French displayed their martial art, 
And Aus'trians defeated, 1 — 

Here traffic briskly plays its part, 
Being favourably seated. 

Lo ChTaven/na, Bor'mio, 

(To this part now pertaining,) 

For many noble features know, 
Distinction high retaining. 

Famed May'enfeld\ and Hal'densteiu\ 
Zulz, Cern'etz, Zurz, and Mun'ster, 

In this large province may be seen; 
But waive we must a number. 



We '11 lastly, over neufVhatel', • 

Cast our departing glances, 
Admire each trait that doth excel, 

Or that its worth enhances. 

'Tween that great lake, from which 'tis named, 

And France, 't is situated ; 
And tho' for fertile lands not famed, 

Yet is it highly rated. 

Here* vineyards large, produce much wine, 

Delicious to a wonder; 
Here mountains graze still famous kine, 

And deer the woods encumber. 

Lo, neuf'chatel' its capital, 

Like others mentioned lately, 
Important, large, remarkable, 

Quite picturesque and stately. 

Here LanMeron' and la BreVine', 

Then VaNen v gin', and Bou'dry, 

1 1799. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 501 

With St.-Aubin', 1 Roche v forte', are seen, 
And more, not lacking beauty. 



CHIEF CITIES AND TOWNS. 

Now, gentle reader, hie we can, 

Still by the muse conducted, 
To glance o'er cities, works of man. 

Most skilfully constructed. 

GENe'va fortified and fair, 

Behold in all its glory, 
Adjacent to that Lake 2 so rare, 

Whose charms embellish story. 

This famous city, on a plain, 

Is chiefly situated; 
But high importance to attain, 

A part is elevated. 

This, on a gently rising slope, 
See where (kind nature aiding,) 

Bright art has given its powers full scope, 
These portions decorating. 

Altho' strict regularity 

Of plan no feature forms, 
Yet doth Geneva happily 

Exhibit nameless charms. 

Here lofty mansions meet the eye, 

Much elegance disclosing, 
And fair arcades arched nobly high, 

Rich, beauteous, and imposing. 

Its trait 's sublime diversity, 

Its streets so clean, so spacious, 

With its famed university, 
Still render this the famous. 

1 Pr. Sant-Oban. 2 Lake Geneva. 



502 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Far to north-west, we may discern, 

(Conspicuous in beauty,) 
Chief of these all, the brilliant BERNE, 

Now claiming our best duty. 

Upon a fair peniusula, 

(By curves of th' Aar created,) 
In beauty, strength, et cetera, 

"We find this city pla-ced. 

Its main streets still so highly praised, 
For comfort quite intended, — 

Have foot-ways, two or three feet raised; 
The plan by taste invented. 

In seasons damp this e'er is found, 
Convenient to the walker ; — 

And nice canals, (we need not sound,) 
These charming streets still water. 

Here on strict regularity 

Their handsome mansions border, — 
A certain uniformity 

Distinguishing their order. 

The public buildings, grandly fine, 

Elicit long attention; — 
Bold traits we '11 waive, nor dare define 

Their vastness of dimension. 

We add one observation more, 

Fair berne is situated, 
Four hundred miles and sev'nty-four 

From London, as related. 



lausanne', which merits to be praised, 

See splendidly located, 
Upon three hillocks, slightly raised, 

Or gently elevated. 

Their highest parts, views more sublime, 
Afford the rapt spectator, — 



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Than Alps, or portions, we define, 
Chief works of the Creator. 

Its public buildings, nobly grand, 

Still call forth admiration, — 
Its college great, we understand, 

Claims highest commendation. 



E'en more of note attract us here, 
See Bale or Bas'le, Frie'burg, 

Lucerne', St. Gall', to fame more dear, 
And handsome in th' extreme, zug. 

These towns, did time and rhyme assent, 
Might furnish theme for pages; 

But novel scenes to represent, 
The willing muse engages. 



CLIMATE, SOIL, PRODUCTIONS, ETC. 

In th' elevated portions here 

The climate's penetrating; 
Cold sfeows eternally appear, 

The summits decorating. 

But in the valleys low the heat 
Of summer's very charming, — 

All nature's gifts of promise sweet, 
Into perfection warming. 

Regarding soil, sterility 

Might give the general notion; 

Yet beauty and fertility 

Distinguish many a portion. 

Rich crops, fair and luxurious, 

(Results of happy labour,) 
Fruits, flowers, and plants most curious, 

This climate seems to favour. 

But, know, that cattle, chiefly kine, 
Is principal production, — 



504 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Tho' barren rocks, to pastures fine, 
Might seem an interruption. 

Here th' ibex, tli' Alpine mountain goat, 
(Tho' dangers seem surrounding,) 

Delights who see, — for e'er in sport 
Most beautifully bounding. 

The chamois, too, doth here abound, 

And prove a useful creature; 
The Golden Eagle here is found, 

A charmins; native feature. 

The Vulture 's seen, with many a bird, 
And many a wild quadruped : 

Some gentle, cunning, — in a word, — 
Some furious, some stupid. 

Each, as on some congenial spot, 
Seen perching, grazing, browzing 

In native air, seems needing not 
The kindly cares of housing. 

Here manufactures, rich and rare, 

Deserve an observation ; 
Chief cotton goods, silks, linens fair, 

All high in estimation. 

Of watches, too, a grand display, 

Here every year is formed, 
By which, in truth, " of time o' day/' 

Each purchaser is warned. 

Of these are thousands sent for sale, 

Beyond the foaming ocean, 
Where, thanks to commerce, they ne'er fail 

T' augment the trader's portion. 

And many a commodity, 

For use and beauty noted, 
With the above, is annually, 

To foreign lauds exported. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 50; 
FACE OF THE COUNTRY. 

This country's aspect to portray, 

Holds, (whilst to sketch we venture.) 
Our ablest powers in active play, 

Yet feebly we '11 depicture. 
Behold its valleys blooming fair, — 

Its lofty Alpine mountains, — 
Its vineyards seeming in the air, — 

Its cataracts and fountains. 
From observations general, 

The note of wonder changes, 
To mark some parts particular, 

Then to the Alpine ranges. 
These mountains high which we before 

So frequently did mention, 
So grand their traits, so hard to soar, 

Might claim for e'er attention. 
These, Europe's noblest, are all 'round, 

Its bright parts finely shading, 
Thus nature plans from laws profound. 

No mortal hand e'er aiding. 

Regarding features physical, 

The Alps since the creation, 
Tho' bounding states political, 

Form a peculiar region. 

Here many chains of mighty fame, 

From the vast centre go forth, 
Each having a distinctive name, 

As 'Pennine- Alps, and so forth.. 

The studious pupil, if he will, 

May other mighty ranges 
Delineate, as wondrous still, 

And curious in their changes. 

The Gra'ian, Cot'tian, Mar'itime, 
Upon the ocean bordering; — 



506 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The Julian, (a picture fine, 
East th' Adriatic forming.) 

Th' Helve'tic or the Lepontine'; 

The R1W tic-Alps, which border 
On th' Ad'ige valley, so sublime, — 

The Nor'ic, of high order. 

These we've but named, nor could we less, 
Whilst glancing o'er this quarter; — 

A well-drawn map will best express 
Their native line of order. 

The highest summits now we soar, 

•Lo ! Blanc so celebrated, 
Being fifteen thousand feet, — e'en more, 

'Bove th' ocean elevated. 

We Ro'sa, next in height, observe, 
Of aspect boldly splendid; — 

Then, which like wonder doth deserve, 
Cold Jung'frau (ne'er ascended.) 

See other wondrous Alpine peaks, 

Fam'd Iseran', Cenis', too, 
Then Aar'horn, 1 wrapped in snowy sheets, 

Full fourteen thousand feet, view. 

Unable, each particular 

To note in proper order, 
On observations general, 

The muse again shall border. 

The Alps consist of many a chain, 

By nature separating; 
A contrast forming; not in vain, 

This world still decorating. 

Th' unrivalled Southern chain we view, 
To Italy descending 

1 Funster- Ar'horn. 



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Abruptly — and to nature true, — 
Its giant limbs extending. 

North and west chains, as they advance, 
(In style less proud, less stately,) 

To'ards German plains and those of France. 
Sink to their level fairly. 

Their summits, leaving far behind, 
From hauteur quite subsiding, — 

Unto the plains, as was designed, 
Behold them gently gliding. 

Ere mouDtain scen'ry parting quite, 

We '11 now, omitting numbers, 
The most surprising bring to light 

Of all the Alpine wonders. 

See th' avalanch'es and glaciers', 

The most tremendous features 
On Europe's aspect, — for long years, — 

Amazing human creatures. 

The former are great heaps of snow, 
Down from the summits rolling:, 

Accumulating as they go, — 

No power their speed controlling. 

In dread career, as one doth pass, 

(Each roll a tribute gaining,) 
It soon becomes a mighty mass — 

Destruction in its aiming. 

The avalanch'es as they dash, — 

With violence of motion, — 
Surrounding objects rudely crash, 

Or sink, as in the ocean. 



'Glaciers' are mighty fields of ice, 
Of beauty quite transcendent, — 



508 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Which give the naturalist nice, 
A view the most resplendent. 

Naught finer, nature's grandest whim 
E'er formed for observation, — 

Obedient to the laws of Him 

Who planned the great creation. 

Like avalaneh'es do they fall, 

Proclaiming devastation, 
Full o'er the varied landscapes all, 

Unsparing cultivation. 

'Mid these bright scenes, we'd fain abide, 
Wrapped in ecstatic wonder! — 

But he who bears the threat' ning scythe 
Might deem delays a blunder. 



Beneath the lofty peaks 1 are seen 

Grand cataracts, loud roaring; 
And lakes and streams, which e'er have been 

From their vast bosoms pouring. 

But charming in th' extreme, we know, 

Are cultivated portions, — 
'Mid rocks, and woods, and fields of snow, 
And great glaciers', like oceans. 

Here every lofty mountain's brow 

Produces, in due season, 
The most delicious grapes, — Oh, how 

Surprising is this region ! 

Here very many verdant plains, 

And cottages, and fountains, 
Diversify, with crystal streams, 

The scen'ry 'mid the mountains. 

1 Of the Alps. 



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CURIOSITIES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL. 

To the last mentioned prodigies, 

Glaciers and avalanches, — 
We '11 add some curiosities, 

Which quite arrest our glances. 
First, we '11, to all of sentiment, 

Who 'd glance o'er earth and ocean. 
Show, of the liquid element, 

A wonder-working portion. 

Lo, a famed spring, near Rosiniere', 

Which beautifully rises, 
Within a basin, twelve feet square; — 

But mark what most surprises. 

When showers, sluicy in th' extreme, 

E'er put this spring in motion ; 
The powers, which act upon it, seem 

Increasing in proportion. 

A fluid column meets the eye, 

Quite sparkling and pellucid, 
Above the surface, one foot high, 

Delighting him who views it. 

Its aspect, as the crystal clear, 
Contrasts all objects 'round it, — 

Its temperature 's the same for e'er, 
Its depths have ne'er been sounded. 

But from this grand phenomenon, 

So worthy of admiring, — 
By nature's hand so finely done, 

Behold the muse retiring. 

Great lakes, which once we partially 
'Neath other heads did mention, 

(Being each a curiosity,) 

Now claim our best attention. 

The famed Lake of gene'va, we 
First show the youthful reader, 



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High elevated 'bove the sea, 
And to description dearer. 

Its utmost length, full forty miles, 
By nine, — but then its beauty, 

To paint with skill, exceeds our tri'ls, 
Altho' a pleasing duty. 

Its crescent form delights the eye, — 
And then its spacious border, 

Did nature's wildest strokes supply, 
So varied is the order. 

Here mounts, of wondrous altitude, 
In majesty seem frowning, — 

And cascades, nursed in solitude, 
Seem nether objects drowning. 

Here wooded valleys meet the glance, 
In awful, gloomy grandeur; 

Here lucid streams, as they advance, 
Most charmingly meander. 

In many parts descry we may 
Best traits of civ'iizatioD, — 

In other words, a grand display 
Of useful cultivation. 

Neat villages are also seen, 

Ha'ing lovely habitations, 
On slopiug fields, and lowlands green,- 

Oh, sweetest of locations ! 

The waters of this famous lake, 
Tho' 'n general transparent, — 

A blue tinge from the sky still take, 
Or some cause less apparent. 

But to the reader be it known, 

(This proves a grand exception,) 
The turbid waters of the Rhone 
Discolour its complexion. 



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With great rapidity these flow, 

Its calm expanse full over, 
Displaying half a league or so 

A current rather sombre. 

But when the earthy particles, 

By regula'r gradations, 
With many gem-like articles, 

Sink to their private stations; 

Then purified, this mighty stream, 

A-down the surface rolling, 
Is seen, at th' opposite extreme, 

In azure torrents pouring. 

Now ere this charming element 

We yield to the Naiades, — 
We add, by way of supplement, 

One feature that amazes. 

In summer, when the melting snows 

Their tributary waters 
Send forth in plenteous fleecy flows, 

By nature's certain orders, 

Then, the famed lakes of Switzerland, 

Increase in due proportion, 
Their depth, six feet, sometimes e'en more, 

As sounding gives a notion. 
The greatest depth e'er ascertained 

Of this fair lake, as shown forth, 
One thousand feet is, — tributes gain'd 

From rivers, snows, and so-forth. 

Fair Constance, ever first in fame, 

In beauty and expansion, 
With due regard mean time to name, 

May meet the reader's sanction. 
Being natural curiosity, 

Delightful to a wonder, 



512 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

This head with strict veracity, 
It properly conies under. 

But let the youthful bear in mind, 
This lake so truly charming, — 

As three, some authors have defin'd, 
And giv'n these names according. 

Lo Bo'den, Bod'mer, Un'ter, too, 
Or upper, middle, under, — 

The famous Rhine, these passes through, 
Nor suffers them to sunder. 

The upper lake or Boden see, 
The chief or proper, Constance, 

We find in all sublimity, 
Of beauty, size, importance. 

Full forty-five miles and fifteen, 

Its length and breadth supply, then, 

But, reader, with attention keen, 
Respectively apply them. 

This lake is found immensely deep, 

A fact that merits noting ; 
Here shoals of fish for ever keep, 

In speckled beauty sporting. 



The mountain curiosities, 

Shall next gleam bright before us,- 
Oh! what great liberalities 

Doth nature still afford us. 

Know, Marcasites most curious, 
And other stones in numbers, 

With diamonds, — rather spurious, — 
Still rank amongst the wonders. 

Some artificial wonders here, 
Now claim high admiration, 

And quite as picturesque appear 
As nature's own creation. 



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To one of last-named class we may 

Conduct the youthful reader, 
Where perseverance did display, 

Those powers than gold far dearer. 

Judicious skill, taste simply fine, 

A love of useful labour, 
With patience raised to the sublime, 

Here, crowned a grand endeavour. 

Conceive a charming hermitage, 

Of which, in the completing, 
One hermit spent from youth to age, — 

Comparatively speaking. 

This sweet abode, all writers tell, 

(Tho' many claim attention,) 
Is o'er the world a nonpareil, 

In beauty and extension. 

Full cur'ously the same contains 

A chapel and an altar, 
Where pure religion's holy flames 

Illumed this sacred quarter. 

Here benches, roof, et cetera, 
Meek industry's arrangement, — 

Ne'er failed t' excite, in all who saw, 
Superlative amazement ! 

A cabinet and parlour, too, 

Not stinted in dimension, 
Still eminently prove full true 

His powers of nice invention. 

And regular, to a degree, 

(This borders not on fiction,) 
With more apartments, added he 

A cellar and a kitchen. 

From out the solid rock or stone, 
With toil beyond conception, 



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All parts we 've named, by him alone 
Were hewn without exception. 

Should e'er the reader wish to view 
This dwelling, once so sacred, 

He'll find it from fair Freiburg two 
Full miles just situated. 



Now, with polite alacrity, 

The muse will grant the favour, 

Of showing next curiosity, 
Produced by manual labour. 

Near Pierre-Pertuis' famous pass, 

The road, in fashion seemly, 
Is carried through or made to cross 

A solid rock completely. 

He, who would matters wish to know, 

With accuracy's strictness, 
Will find some fifty feet or so, 

This mighty rock in thickness. 

But lo ! the arch which art did frame, 

In height, beyond a question, 
Feet twenty-six, in breadth the same, 

Save one, a small exception. 

The ruins of great Caesar's wall, 

Which eighteen miles, indeed, ran, 
See, still discernible to all, 

From Ju'ra to Lake Le'man. 
This country boasts, — as well it may, — 

Of fine religious structures, 
Where grandeur, tho' in its decay, 

Still, reminiscence, nurtures. 
A Jesuit college here is found, 

Once eminent and stately, 
Where learning's depths, the most profound, 

Were fathomed late and early. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 515 

Here also are rare cabinets, 

(In numbers great) containing 
Antiques and precious manuscripts, 

As wondrous things remaining. 



LEARNING, MEN OF GENIUS, ETC. 

Maintaining still our fixed routine, 

With little variation, 
The muse adopts as present theme, 

The state of education. 

A splendid university, 

In Berne we find located, — 
In Bale and Zurich, others, we 

Observe as highly rated. 

In fair Gene'va and Lucerne', 

Are colleges unrivalled, — 
"We also in Lausanne' discern 

One, which may great be titled. 

Here's many an academy, 

To forward education, 
Which, o'er this land full happily, 

Is prized to admiration. 

But, gentle readers, ere we make 

Our next important changes, 
A retrospective view we '11 take 

Of by- gone times and ages. 

Then brilliant characters we '11 name, 

(In this same country born,) 
Who 've purchased bright, undying fame, 

Which history doth adorn. 

Of these, we '11 only note a few, 
That writers most distinguish, 

Who, be their subjects false or true, 
The palm did ne'er relinquish. 



516 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

In the first class still brightly shine, 
Zuinglius, the great preacher, 

Solomon Gresner, Turretine, — 
And Zimmerman, still greater; 

Who, on his loved theme solitude, 
Wrote an unrivalled treatise, 

In charming sentimental mood, 
The strictest ear which pleases. 

And highly famous were Rous v seau', 

(In poetry none greater,) 
Then Euler, Haller, — and also, 

The eminent Lava'ter. 

This physiognomist sublime, 

We find without a rival 
In his great science, to this time, — 

Comparison were idle. 

For know, from every curve and line, 
That marked a striking feature. 

This nonpareil could well divine 
The temper of the creature. 

He could disco' er each inmost wile 
From glances, fraught with meaning, 

Or glean from every varied smile, 
Man's tendency or leaning. 

If 't were to vice or virtue fair, 
To pride, — that great enslaver,' — 

T' ambition's pomp, to martial glare, 
To sinful sloth, or labour. 

Enough ! our task is but to name, 
Nor turn to "dull narrator," — 

Words feebly paint the lasting fame, 
Of the unmatched Lavater. 

And Calvin, ne'er to be forgot, 
(Who framed a new persuasion, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 517 

By some admired, by others not,) 
Was born in this wild nation. 

De-Saussure, and de-Luc, are names, 
That fame shall ne'er pass over, 

Ungranting freely learning's claims, 
'Till th' Alps themselves shall moulder. 

DRESS, GENERAL CHARACTER, ETC. 

Our willing labour we resume, 

With patience never failing, 
To give the outline of costume, 

And manners most prevailing. 

Here is the general style of dress, 
Commodious, neat, and tasteful, 

Plain, yet becoming, to excess, 
Nay admirably graceful. 

The highest grades this style prefer 

To useless decorations, 
Or trappings gay, which these aver, 

Are folly's preparations. 

But lest digression lead astray, 

Regard these observations, 
Here classes vary in array 

Less than in other nations. 

The humblest and the most sublime, 

— To simple habits faithful, — 
In modes, and management of time, 

Act nearly, as if equal. 

Regarding traits particular, 

(E'er making due allowments,) 
The Swiss possess in general 

Fine personal endowments. 
Such are strength, size, activity, 

Limbs accurately moulded, — 

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518 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Each needful capability, 
Full bounteously afforded. 

Then add to these rare properties, 
Styled bodily perfections, 

Some striking mental qualities; 
All fair without exception. 

Chief of these, patriotism bold, 

Which virtue's self might nurture; 

A turn, like to the Romans old. 
For arms and agriculture; 

A style of physiognomy, 
Which very much engages; 

A frankness, without policy, 
Which scarcely ever changes; 

Politeness, to which pride must yield, 
Reared by the simple graces, 

On self-denial, which Chesterfield 
Admits the truest basis; 

A kind familiarity, 

Amongst themselves as neighbours; 
A courteous mild urbanity, 

To travellers or strangers. 

Another feature rare, we must 

Exhibit to the youthful, 
Their being in offices of trust, 

Proverbially truthful. 

Hence, great men ever choose a guard 
From ; mong the Swiss so faithful, 

And piously do they reward 
A preference so grateful. 

The noble traveller, when attacked, 

By banditti's vile arms, 
Is by his Swiss companion backed, 

Unflinching from alarms! 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 519 

Or, if engaged in battle's strife, 

Lest evil should betide him, 
The humble friend to guard his life, 

Will bravely fight beside him; 

And scorning foes' deceitful grasp, 

Will in the greatest danger, 
Defend unto the latest gasp, 

His master, tho' a stranger. 1 

See other traits which happily 

Distinguish this said nation, 
A perfect regularity, 

Observed in every station. 

A neatness to exactitude, 

Which every trav'ller prizes, 
And cleanliness, from habitude, 

Which, even oft surprises. 

Some features chiefly feminine, 
We '11 now with pleasure mention, 

As laudable, as genuine, 
And meriting attention. 

Tho' noted for simplicity, 

And vanity disdaining, 
The fair possess much dignity, 

Marked by a prudent bearing. 

And meek retiring modesty, 

('Mongst epithets, the rare one, — ■ 

The all-delightful quality,) 
Distinguishes each fair one. 

And piously do they excel 

In all maternal duties, 
Which ever like a charm or spell, 

Enhances other beauties. 

1 Stranger here means of another country. 



520 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And know, unyielding still to haste, 
For literature this nation 

Evinces a decided taste, — 
In every situation. 

This picture large, (which to display, 
Philanthropy has aided,) 

Describe the skilful critic may, 
As feebly sketched and shaded. 

This granting! — yet a feature chief, 
Pervades with happy seeming, — 

Lo! sterling truth in bold relief, 
Its character redeeming! 



IONIAN ISLES. 

Still curiosity iusate, 

Prom noble mounts and highlands, 
In joyful haste, we'll emigrate, 

To the Ionian islands. 

For novelty doth charms possess, 

Of beauty independent, 
Which please the traveller no less, 

Than scenes the most resplendent. 

Then let not strict attentiou cease, 
The friendly muse invites us, 

To view, on the west coast of Greece, 
Some traits that may delight us. 

Here these fair isles secure we see, 

Which a republic form, 
Grouped in the Mediterranean sea, 

Outbraving every storm. 

This little state consisteth, know, 
Of Cor'fu, 1 Cephalo'nia, 

1 Or Corfu'. 



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Ith'aca, Zan'te, Cer'igo, 

With Paxo, and St. Mau'ra. 

To these belong the islets round, 

Too numerous to mention, — 
Tho' of the same are many found, 

Deserving high attention. 

Th' i-o'nian isles in days of old 

Were wholly independent, 
And of importance high, we 're told, 

By writers very em'nent. 

But these said isles fell long ago 

The power of Ven'ice under, — 
The date we '11 not attempt to show, 

So fearful of a blunder. 

And to said power did these belong, 

As history informs, 
Till claimed by France, — securely strong. 

In hostile force of arms. 

Then, after many bloody wars, 

Caused by the revolution, 
Mild peace determined, spite of Mars, 

To mend the constitution. 

Again were they compelled to find 

Protectors new, or masters, 
Whose treatment, oft severe, unkind, 

Caused sorrows and disasters. 

Proud Turks and Russians, each in turn. 

Did govern or command them, — 
xVnd when for freedom they did burn, 

Proud tyranny soon claimed them. 

But Providence at length inclined 
To make their sorrows lighter, — 

To change their fate, so long unkind. 
And render prospects brighter. 



522 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

In eighteen hundred and fifteen, 
These islands were erected 

Into a state, which since has been 
By Britain Great protected. 

And, reader, know, to mend each mode, 

With kindly resolution, 
The British ratified a code, 

Which forms its constitution. 

The British still the power retain 
To occupy each fortress, — 

The surest mode peace to maintain, 
And check rebellion's progress. 

A high commissioner resides 
Here, (friendly as a native,) 

Who in th' assembly still presides, — 
That, styled the legislative. 

The ter-ri-to-ri-al extent 

Of this small state collective, 

Doth fifteen hundred miles present 
To th' eye in bright perspective. 

The population of this state 
Has lately been made out, and 

Displays a number rather great, 

Two hundred and twenty thousand. 



IONIAN REPUBLIC CONTINUED. 

The climate of this territory, 
Which pass we not unheeding, 

May boast of mild salubrity, 
Know, generally speaking. 

But oft occur transitions great, 
From cold that almost freezes, 

To over-powering, fearful heat, 

Caused by rude, scorching breezes. 



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Here awful rains at seasons pour, 

Bedrenching objects under; 
f And oft is heard the frightful roar 

Of loudly -pealing thunder. 
But nature, in her turns sublime, 

Redressing evils mildly, — 
Obedient to the hand divine, 

Pours forth her blessings kindly. 
Fair vines, delightful to the view, 

Enhance the*se charming islands, 
Producing grapes, fine as e'er grew, 

On brows of Alpine high-lauds. 
The fig, and th' olive, likewise here, 

Still flourish in due season, 
And (to the palate ever dear,) 

A minor vegetation. 
Here find we cotton, honey, wax, 

And spacious fields of corn ; 
With more we'll not tired mem'ry tax, 

Tho' more these isles adorn. 
Now o'er the pasturage we'll peep, 

Being scanty as reported, 
It but suffices goats, and sheep; 

Large cattle are imported. ■ 
Their wild quadrupeds, foxes, hares, 

Swift as in other regions, 
And rabbits, seen in scores of pairs, 

Sometimes, we think, in legions. 
From observations general 

We now divert our notions, 
To mark with care particular, 

Some celebrated portions. 



CORFU. 

Near fair Alba'nia's coast we view, 
At th' Adriatic's entrance, 



524 THE juvenile tourist; or, 

The greatest of these isles, Corfu', 
In stately independence. 

This island formerly was known 

By various appellations, 
Which yielded oft, as has been shown,. 

To modern alterations. 

See Sche'ria, and Phaea'eia, 

Still gracing ancient pages, 
Corcy'ra then, et cetera, 

These names it held for ages. 

Know, the Corcyrians were good, 

An independent people, 
Coeval with that period, 

When Greece despised the feeble. 

From ancient scenes behold us now 

A sudden transit making, 
And later facts than the above, 

With accuracy stating. 

Here, salt appears like drifting snow, 

Abounding to diffusion, 
Here th' orange, lemon, olive grow, 

In eminent profusion. 

And from a species of the vine, 
To England hence exported, 

Have been derived our currants prime, 
In hist'ry thus reported. 

Its chief town bearing th' island's name, 
And chief of all the Io'nians, 

Possesses beauty, wealth and fame, 
Commanding high eulogiums. 

On th' eastern side this we perceive, 

Upon a spacious harbour, 
Which sev'ral vessels may receive 

Of easy draught of water. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 525 

And lo, its mighty citadel, 

And strong fortifications, 
Embellishing this capital, 

And checking bold invasions. 

Here dwells the governor-general, 

Stern policy's high agent, 
In dignity quite similar^ 

To petty Prince or Regent. 

This capital's circumference, 

At th' extreme of its border, 
Is, by some scribes of eminence, 

Near four miles and a quarter. 

As chief among these chief towns, we 

Its latitude shall notice, — 
North, thirty-nine one half degree, 

In part may serve to show this. 

But reckoning with exactitude, 

On east, the first meridian, 
Niueteen degrees of longitude 

May prove a true criterion. 

And ere from this fair isle we steer, 

One more short observation, — 
Know, fifteen thousand souls or near, 

.Compose the population. 

Now cephalo'nia we near, 

Where we '11 sojourn awhile,— and 
Admire all parts to fame still dear, 

In this important island. 
On fair Livi'dia's coast we see 

This isle, so highly rated; 
To Gulf Lepan'to, vis-a-vis, 

How charmingly located ! 
This, largest of the Io'nian isles, 

So famed and fertile, ken we: 
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526 THE JUVENILE TOURIST j OR, 

In length, extending forty miles, 
In breadth, from ten to twenty. 

And, reader, know, best oil and wine 
Here in abundance flow forth; 

Now to its namesake chief, so fine, 
On south-east coast we go forth. 

Tho' other features signalize 

This isle, deserving mention, 
This sketch laconic must suffice. 

And pass for due attention. 

Lo zan'te isle, — in beauty, too, 

Eliciting attention; 
Next in importance to Corfu', 

And greater in extension. 

Not largest of th' Io'nian isles. 

Yet its content comprises, 
In length, fourteen, in breadth, eight miles, 

Here 's much that e'en surprises. 

On the More'a's coast 'tis placed, 

By nature's happy order; 
A garden in the watery waste, 

Where Neptune's self might saunter. 

Here peaches most superior grow, 
And grapes, with currants splendid ; 

Reared on a plain extensive, low, 
By mountains large defended. 

Its chief, so grand, on th' eastern si 
See, near a bay, where, maugre 

The howling blast or rolling tide. 
Ships may securely harbour. 

The houses, planned commodiously, 
Scarce e'er exceed two stories; 

For earthquakes great here frequently 
Blast architecture's glories. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 527 

And lo, its ancient citadel, 

Once th' island's preservation; 
The-' now in ruins, claiming still 

Its meed of veneration. 

Know, forty thousand or about 

The island now containeth, — 
Some thirty say, between, no doubt, 

The number true remaineth. 

Nor longer may the muse descant 

To solve this question clearly; 
But of these Zau'te, 1 — oft styled Zante, 

Has eighteeen thousand nearly. 



ST. MAURA. 

Another we should not omit, 
Admired as the preceding, 

st. mau'ra, little isle to wit, 
Our observations needing. 

Its surface mountainous we see, 
And rude o'er its extension; 

Yet claiming in a high degree, 
The traveller's attention. 

The chief productions here are fruit, 
Superb without exception, — 

But culture seems not chief pursuit, 
To remedy defection. 

On the west coast of Gre'cia, 

Behold it situated, 
To north of Cephalo'ma, 
. Fifteen miles as related. 

This isle still of some consequence. 
And moderately fair, know, 

1 Chief town. 



528 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Has fifty miles circumference, — 
Why, Brooks x himself has said so. 

And sea-ports of some eminence, 
Adorn its coast or border; 

Few inland towns of opulence 
Attract us in this quarter. 

But lo, its chief town, — certainly 
A grand exception seeming, — 

On th' island's north extremity, 
Its aspect quite redeeming. 



See, (tho' not of great magnitude, 
Nor to importance nearest,) 

ith'aoa, of this multitude, 
To memory the dearest. 

Here, reminiscence brings to mind 
Bright scenes of martial glory, 

Where the loved Ithaca we find, 
Adorning ancient story. 

U'lys'ses, know, that prince so famed, 
For valour and for wisdom, 

This little island owned and claimed, 
As his paternal kingdom. 

Oh patriotism ! how strong thy hold 
On man, since the creation; 

Else would Ulys'ses not, of old, 
Brave the ocean's agitation 

For years, to seek, tho' ; f barren mold, 
His natal habitation. 

Here now few features general, 

Appear to note entitled, — 
Its fairest trait the capital, 

Famed, — tho' by many rivalled. 

1 See Brooks' Gazetteer. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 529 
ISLANDS, — CONTINUED. 

See claiming notice Cer'igo, 

Another gem of th' ocean, 
Full seventeen miles, by ten or so, 

A pretty fair proportion. 

This least productive of the isles, 

Tho' not least interesting, 
Enjoys but nature's faintest smiles, 

Small annual change effecting. 

Its sterile rocks, and stinted mold, 

Proclaim this fact full loudly; 
Yet Cer'igo a claim doth hold, 

On admiration, proudly. 

Tho' barren features, we perceive, 

Compose the general aspect, 
Yet bloomiug spots serve to relieve, 

And harmonize each prospect. 

This, (anciently Cythe'ra) see, 

Weil peopled, rather spacious, 
Lyiug off the south-east promontory 

Of the More'a famous. 

Its chief town likewise, Cerigo, 

Not destitute of style, and 
Importance, we discern, also, 

Near the south part of th' island. 

Twelve hundred souls, doth mem'ry bring. 

To mind, as population, 
Its other traits, time's rapid wing, 

Conceals from observation. 



Now, en passant, we notice too, 

The little isle of Pax'o, 
To Corfu's south; of pleasing view, 

And rather fertile, also. 



530 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here find we almonds, wine, and oil, 
Some useful vegetation; 

Yet do they seem averse to toil, 
For scant's the cultivation. 

Miles sixteen, its circumference, 
E'en calculating strictly; 

Its population, numerous, 
Amounts to hundreds sixty. 



PRINCIPAL ISLANDS OF EUROPE, ETC 

Having fairly left th' Io'nian state, 
(May peace for e'er smile o'er it,) 

We now a travel undertake, 

Thro' Europe's isles most noted. 

To'ards northern wild frigidity, 

From shores where long we've sported, 

With fairy-like rapidity, 
Behold us now transported. 

This tour in Iceland we begin, 

A large and dreary portion, 
Of freezing pride, located in 

The north Atlantic ocean. 

We learn from good authority, 

Its latitudes extreme lie, 
'Tween sixty-seven and sixty-three 

Degrees we calculate by. 

Its longitudes extreme are seen, 

Observing with attention, 
Fifteen and twenty-two, between, 

On west, 'tis meet to mention. 

Its figure's oval, — not exact, 

Nor delicately rounded, 
But quite mal-shaped, as still remarked, 

And by rude billows bounded. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 531 

This island hath, (as authors fix, 

Beyond rude contradiction,) 
Of square miles, thousands forty-six, 

In ocean-bound restriction. 

And know, 'tis for a tract so great, 

But thinly populated, 
At sixty thousand, (modern date,) 

Its number's estimated. 

•Here cities fair can't be descried, 
Nor structures grand, stupendous, 

Yet nature has this want supplied, 
By features quite tremendous. 

Now skal'holt see, e'en in this isle, 

(The fairest we've a notion,) 
Which capital long did they style 

Of all the frigid portion. 

Next Beik'ivik, 1 (not elegant, 

To give a picture faithful,) 
As being the seat of government, 

Lo in importance equal. 

Here Bes'sested demands our mite, 
With Ho'lar, ha'ing some beauties: 

The rest we must abandon quite, 
And haste to other duties. 

A sad locality this must 

Appear for e'er to strangers, 
Who northern icy billows trust, 

Out-braving all their dangers ! 

Fatigued, the muse description leaves, 

Awhile then may repose we, 
On ragged rocks, of risksome eaves, 

Romantic, rude, and lonely. 

1 Pr. Rik-ya-vik. 



532 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The large mounts here, they Yokuls style, — 
Of these, Snafiel, highest rated, 

On the south-west coast of the isle, 
Is finely situated. 

And in this isle are many more, 
Of very frightful fame, know, 

Being each, — like Hec'la mount, of yore, — 
A terrible volcano. 

Know, of the great terrific here. 

Mount Hec'la is the greatest, 
Whose wonder-working, dread career, 

Has terrified the latest. 

In th' I'sland's south, we may explore, 
This mountain so tremendous. 

At four miles' distance from the shore, 
And of a height stupendous. 

Its lofty summit 's into three 
Great parts or points divided, 

By nature's hand, which handsomely 
Gave each the touch decided. 

The middle point is found to be 

(Being ace'rately computed,) 
Five thousand feet above the sea, — 

A number ne'er disputed. 



OTHER CURIOSITIES. 

A splendid curiosity 

Mean time arrests our wonder, 
Which, like the mounts extraordinary, 

This head comes fitly under. 

Then may we note a spouting spring, 

A hot or boiling fountain, 
Whose wondrous workings terror bring, 

Like Hecla's fiery mountain. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 533 

Here hidden engines seem to play, 

In active preparation, — 
When nature bids her powers display 

The spouting operation. 

Appalling symptoms then appear 

Of earthquakes that surprises; 
And (e'en to natives causing fear,) 

Great subterranean noises. 

Then is a column seen to rise, 

Amazing each beholder; 
Whose efforts seem to reach the skies, — 

Than Babel even bolder. 

The jets or columns formed so, 

Are, generally speaking, 
From sev'n to nine or ten feet, know, 

Di'metrically meeting. 

And these two hundred feet oft soar 

Above the mouth or basin, 
By some unknown, — hard to explore, — 

And powerful provocation. 

In many parts the islaud round, 

(The muse's tribute claiming,) 
Hot wells and spouting springs abound. 

Which pass we unexplaining. 

Their matter, form, et cetera, 

We leave — being so surprising — 

To him, who such phenomena 
Would fain be analyzing. 

But, gentle reader, ere from these 

Rare prodigies of water, — 
Regarding heat, know, the degrees, 

Most wonderfully alter. 

Those cor/versant with Fahrenheit 
May tell, in what proportion, 



534 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

To them who 'd glean from science bright 
Exactitude of notion. 



WONDERS OF NATURE. CURIOSITIES CONTINUED. 

The icy masses, next to these, 

With due consideration, 
We add, as curiosities, 

In proper annexation. 

These masses, as before we've shown, 

In the preceding pages, — 
From Greenland's frozen shores are blown, 

When the rude north wind, rages. 

Basaltic pillars, also here, 

(Which picturesquely vary 
The dismal prospect) still appear; 

Some delicate and airy: 

Others in contrast, massive, strong, 

Stupendous, nay gigantic, 
See curiously ranged along, 

In fashion quite romantic. 

Here nature by her boldest strokes, 
Marked every line of feature, — 

Which awfully her power denotes, 
Still to the human creature. 

Then, grandest traits admiring most, 

Our muse a moment saunters, 
To view in sparkling style, its coast, 

Trimmed round with icy borders ! 



LANGUAGE, DRESS, AND GENERAL CHARACTER. 

Th' Icelandic language, — rude and bold, 
To many may appear then, — 

Being that same tongue was used of old, 
In Norway, Denmark, Sweden. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 535 

This have th' Icelanders wisely, sure, 

(Tho' by tradition handed,) 
For ages long preserved so pure, 

That all may understand it. 

Regarding dress, each article 

Is made to suit this region; 
Where seems a winter general 

To reign in every season. 

And their costume by nicety, 

Is rendered quite commodious, 
Plain, — free of all vain frippery, 

In many cases odious. — 

Still to the point particular, 

(With mighty perseverance,) 
Regard we next their natural, 

Or personal appearance. 

Then know, (thus have they been described, 

Imparting general notions,) 
The Icelanders are middle-sized, 

Of very fair proportions. 

Yet seemingly not quite robust. 

To delicate inclining, — 
But minor traits neglect we must, 

For general outlining. 

These are of aspect passable, 

(Extremes not interfering,) 
Of manners pleasing, affable, 

That touch upon th' endearing. 

And far as scanty means allow, 

Most generous to strangers; 
Polite e'en, — as they best know how, — 

And rather brave in dangers. 

Industrious (in the degree 
Prescribed by moderation,) 



536 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Full patriotic, as we see 
The sons of every nation. 

Hence would they rather live and die, 
Their ice-bound isle of fame in, 

Than e'en to fertile Denmark fly, — 
Than dwell in copenha'gen. 



FAROE ISLANDS. 

A famous group of Isles shall we 

Next notice in due order; 
The fa'roes, in the northern sea, — 

Rude rocks, in ruder water. 

'Tween sixty-one,° and sixty-three, 
North lat., — a cold location, — 

And 'tween six,° eight, west Ion., may we 
Observe their situation. 

These are in number, twenty-two, 

Not equal in dimensiou, 
A space comprising, tho' so few, 

Of very great extension. 

Tho" much has been remarked before, 

Regarding situation, 
Yet accuracy's loud encore 

Demands an observation. 

Then with attention note, these isles 
Are (by best scribes' supposing,) 

To Norway's west, three hundred miles, 
Cold Iceland's breeze opposing. 

Lo this and Greenland on north-west, 

A drear far distant bound'ry, 
And th' Orkney's, Shetlands, on south-east, 

Bedotting th' ocean proudly. 

Of these said isles, but seventeen. 
By nature, seem intended, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 53' 

To be inhabited, or e'en 
By travellers frequented. 

Each is a mountain, rugged, steep, 

From others separated, 
By frightful currents, rapid, deep, 

Where terror seems located. 

Here, precipices bold and rude, 

Abodes of death and danger, 
Upon the vision still intrude, 

And scare the wandering stranger. 

Here, rocks precipitous abound; 

Where, native carols chiming, 
Are many wondrous warblers found 

By perilous high climbing. 

In last named exercise, expert, 
Ane all, here, e'en the smallest; 

With movements, charmingly alert, 
They climb, and top the tallest. 

Sometimes, in sport, with daring face, 
They practise this rock-scaling; 

Sometimes to furnish food, in case 
Of home resources failing. 

Some. more bold traits, did time permit, 

Might find we in this portion; 
One only, now we'll name, to wit, 

A wonder of the ocean. 

A whirlpool, lo, of deadly frown, 

Whose evolutions scare one, 
And seem inclined the world to drown, 

Without an ark to spare one. 

This terrible phenomenon, 

To south, the group is pla-ced; 
Astonishing e'en every one 

Who views the same, — as stated. 



538 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The most delicious grass is here, 

Abundantly produ-ced, 
Supplying the sheep which doth appear 

Their only tame quadruped. 

Here also grows that useful grain, 

Styled barley to redundance; 
Here, agates, jasper, they obtain, 

From some parts, in abundance. 

But here the oar is daily plied, 

The splendid fish is baited, 
By which, with fowl the board's supplied, 

Last found as intimated. 1 

These isles to Denmark do belong, 
The Government a dependence, 2 

Their creed, (that termed by many, ivrong,) 
The Lutheran, for instance. 

Nor shall we here omit its great, 

Nay wondrous population, — 
Being thousands, know, 'tween sev'n and eight. 

By careful calculation. 

The only town throughout these isles, 
Is thorshavn 3 — here the splendid — 

Where their one seminary smiles, 
On those who can attend it. 



Fair zea'land next our theme shall be, 

A celebrated portion; — 
The fairest in the Baltic Sea, 

Which flows from the north ocean. 

This isle in form 's triangular, 

(Of angles quite disputed,) 
Being far from equilateral, 

We find no term suited. 

1 By climbing. 2 Or dependency. 3 Tora-hown. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 539* 

But note another circumstance, 

As accuracy traces; 
This island's vast circumference 

Two hundred miles embraces. 

Fine bays indent its coast around, 

Embellishing its borders; 
And most delightful fish abound 

In all its inland waters. 

Lo rivers, lakes, and minor streams, 

(And many th' isle adorn,) 
In limpid beauty, — ever scenes, 

Might gentle Naiads charm. 

This isle, famed for fertility, 

All articles produces, 
In plentiful variety, 

Fit for all proper uses. 

All sorts of grain, and plants, and herbs, 
And fruits, and flow'rs, and so forth; 

And birds, and beasts, — in flocks and herds, 
This island duly pours forth. 

But for producing horses fine, 
Know, Zealand 's chiefly noted, 

Of which, to many a foreign clime, 
Great numbers are exported. 

And, reader, with sagacity, 

Observe, whilst yet we linger, 
In this far-famed locality, 

It lacks not wood or timber. 

Here Denmark's capital doth stand, 

The splendid copenha'gen ; 
The fairest feature in the land, 

This city term we may then. 

This isle to Denmark doth belong, — 
And note its population, 



540 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Two hundred and twenty thousand strong, 
A grand enumeration. 

Here many traits might still engage, 
Of beauty worth exploring, — 

These must we pass, — another page 
Of nature's book unfolding. 



To west of Zealand, fu'nen see, 

Entirely separated 
From Jut'land by a strip of sea, 

Small belt denominated. 

Its measurement or compass round, 
Next shall we notice fitly, — ■ 

This accurately numbered 's found 
One hundred miles and fifty. 

In pasture fertile, as in grain, 
This pleasing tract produces 

Sweet grass, their cattle to maintain, 
And plants for many uses. 

One hundred and ten thousand, near, 

This island's population; — 
Of Denmark's isles, none find we here, 

More high in estimation. 
At the north end its chief town we 

Find, on a bay located, 
The famous town of o'densee, 

For many traits high-rated. 
It is an ancient Bishop's see, 

Which still its fame enhances, — 
And much 1 produced by industry, 

Arrests the traveller's glances. 



Near Lesser Belt, fair al'sen next 
Attracts our observation; 

1 See various manufactures. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 541 

'Tween Fu'nen isle and Sles'wick, fixed, 
A lovely situation. 

By sixteen thousand, or about, 

This isle is populated; — 
And His one hundred miles, no doubt, 

From Copenhagen pla-ced. 

For wonderful fertility, 

'Tis also rendered famous, — 
And son'derburg v , its chief, find we 

Well-built, and rather spacious. 

A royal palace eminent 

Its aspect graces fairly; — 
And know a harbour excellent 

Improves its merits greatly. 

Now fal'ster high in consequence, 
To Zealand's south, see planted; 

Miles sixty in circumference, 
And fertile, — by all granted. — 

One hundred miles and eighty square, 

Its area comprises; 
To near seven thousand, some declare, 

Its population rises. 

nyekop'ping is the capital, 

A sea-port of some em'nence, 
And rendered quite remarkable, 

Being at the Baltic's entrance. 

In south-part of the Great Belt, see 

Small langue-land situated, 
Which for its great fertility 

Is duly estimated. 

Its extreme length, miles thirty-three; 
Its breadth but five miles scarcely; — 
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542 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

rud'kyop'ping v chief, upon the sea; 
For commerce noted, fairly. 

Near the south-coast of Zealand, we 

Find laa'land situated, — 
For wonderful fertility, 

This island 's celebrated. 

Length, sixty miles 'tween the extremes, 
(Not quite, we have a notion,) 

By fourteen, note, — a breadth which seems, 
But trifling in proportion. 

Lo nax'kow chief, (where traits of fame 
Combine in style harmonious,) 

Upon a bay the very name, 

Whose harbour's quite commodious. 



ISLES. — CONTINUED. 

Next fe'mern fair we hold to view, 

Another isle high-rated; — 
At th' entrance of the Baltic too, 

Behold it situated. 

About ten miles its utmost length, 
Breadth five, — by reckoning strictly, - 

And tho' so trifling in extent, 
'T is populated thickly. 

Fair borg, chief, lo (for its strong fort, 

E'er, principally priz-ed,) 
On Fe'mern sound, quite near the port, 

Where all who see, admire it. 



South-west of Zealand, mo'-en see, 

Eliciting attention, — 
An isle of great fertility, 

But limited dimension. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 5-13 

Upon the island's northern coast, 

Behold fair ste'ge founded, — 
A sea-port by a lake almost, 

Encompassed or surrounded. 

South-east of Sweden, born'holm's found, 

Quite of an oval form; 
And sturdy rocks seem th' isle, near round, 

To strengthen and adorn. 

Here, very fertile is the soil, 

Altho' indeed must own we, 
Its surface adverse seems to toil, 

Being rather rough and stony. . 

Here, marble quarries excellent, 

Are found in many places ; 
Chief ron'ne, a port eminent, 

The western portion graces. 



ISLES BELONGING TO SWEDEN. 

Lo, goth'land, in importance high, 

Which from its situation 
And form, is termed the Baltic's eye; 

A curious appellation. 

Its length 'tween each extremity, 

By calculating clearly, 
Is found to be miles seventy, 

Breadth, six and twenty nearly. 

This isle is fertile in th' extreme, 

And happily produces 
Those varied crops, which ever seem 

To suit all human uses. 

Here are stone quarries very fine, 
Of substance most enduring; 

And famous woods of oak and pine, 
The prospect quite improving. 



54:4 Tk& juvenile tourist; or, 

See wisby, cliief town in its pride, 

Full haughtily located, 
Upon a mighty rock's rough side, 

O'er Baltic elevated. 

And know this famous capital, 

A port frequented daily, 
Is rendered more remarkable, 

By ha'ing a castle stately. 

Fair ce'land, in the Baltic sea, 
May now, with pleasure viewed be, 

To noted Cal'mar vis-a-vis, 
That port so famed for beauty. 

From north to south, this island fine, 
Full eighty miles comprises; 

Its breadth indeed falls short of nine, 
A difference that surprises. 

On north, bold features, forests fine, 
. The face of nature has decked ; 
The south, more fertile, less sublime, 

Presents a milder aspect. 
On west of th' isle, see on the strait, 

To Nor-nor-east of Calmar, 
Chief borg'holm, fortified and great, 

As all affirm with candour; 
And twenty thousand, may we state, 

All o'er the island wander. 



ISLES BELONGING TO PRUSSIA. 

Still, in the Baltic, islands three, 

To prus-si-a pertaining, 
On Pomera'nia's coast we see, 

Some features fair containing. 

First, ru'gen, which in last-named sea, 

Lies quietly reposing; 
Fair Stral'sund town, in Germany, 

Eternally opposing. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 545 

This isle, (including of the sea 

Some rather large indentions,) 
In length, has miles full twenty-three, 

Breadth eighteen, — good dimensions. 

Quite fertile, and by nature strong, 

'Tis of consideration, 
And eight and twenty thousand throng 

This isle as population. 

Fair berg'en is the capital, 

A sea-port very noted; 
For commerce quite remarkable, 

So much is here exported. 

See th' isle of u'sedom, 1 hemmed in, 

(Still in the Baltic borders,) 
Between the mouths of Peen and Swin, 

Fair Pomeranian waters. 

This island is for beauty famed, • 

But for two forts more noted, 
Which are from these said rivers named, 

Where much has swam or floated. 

On the south-west of th' island, lo 
Its chief, same name, located, — 

And by twelve thousand souls or so 
This island 's populated. 

Lo th' island fertile of collin', 2 
(Where many a vessel launches,) 

A charming portion, placed between 
The^Oder's eastern branches. 

Its capital, wollin' named, too, 
See on the Divenow streamlet, 3 

Well-fortified, e'en fair to view, — 
A very famous chief yet. 

Pr. Oo'-se-dom. 2 Pr. Colleen. 3 Or river. 



546 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

ISLES BELONGING TO RUSSIA. 

See, in the Baltic, how the muse 
With patience still reinaineth, 

And three fair islands calmly views, 
To Russia that pertaineth. 

First, oe'sel, on Livonia's coast, 
At Gulf of Riga's entrance, 

Of strict attention claims the most, 
Being famed in every instance. 

Length of this isle, miles sev'nty-four; 

Breadth, fifty near approaches : 
And two strong forts defend it o'er, 

When th' enemy encroaches. 
See a'rensburg n , of noble view, 

A port of note, — and mind a 
Famed Bishopric, belonging to 

The government of Riga. ' 

Approach we next of these said isles, 

Small da'go, without hind'rance, — 
To north of Oe'sel seven miles, 

At Gulf of Riga's entrance. 
This isle, tho' trifling to the view, 

Consider famed we may then, 
Possessing ancient castles two, 

Styled Dag'gerwort and Pa'den. 

Lo at the Gulf of Bothnia, 
The isle of a'land plac-ed ; 

So fertile, fair, et cetera, 
As all have truly stated. 

Miles forty, know, is th' island's length- 
Its breadth, miles sixteen clearly; 

Amid the waves, a vast extent, 

Here breathe twelve thousand nearly. 

Some islets fair, in pretty show, 
('Mong which is many a rare one,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 547 

Surround the principal, as tho' 
Attendant on the fair one. 

Tho' claiming note, we pause not here, 

To name or calculate them, — 
The A'land group, as they appear, 

We may denominate them. 

To Russia also doth belong 

Some others, we've a notion; 
With No'va Zem'bla, narrow, long, 

Stretched in the Northern Ocean. 



ISLANDS BELONGING TO SPAIN. 

Three Mediterranean isles invite, 
Which e'en the goddess Ceres, 

Still yearly visits, with delight: — 
These once were styled Balea'res. 

The principal of these is seen, 
To wit the famed Majorca, 

Most picturesquely placed between 
Pvi'ca and Minor'ca. 

This isle, so charming in the main, 

Behold almost surrounded 
By a tremendous mountain chain, 

Which doubly seems to bound it. 

We're told Majorca's utmost length, 
Miles forty quite embraces, 

By thirty-five, — a good extent — 
And thousands here have places. 1 

This fertile isle doth crops produce, 

In regular rotation, — 
Fruits, honey, — and for gen'ral use, — 

A varied vegetation. 



i 182,000. 



548 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And wine which sparkles in the bowl, 
Which mends the constitution, — 
"Which cheers the body, and the soul," 
Here flows in rich profusion. 

The coast 's with towers lined around, 

Secure in all its quarters; 
As if to have it trebly bound, — 

See mountains, — towers, — waters. 

Its chief a city great, must we, 

Ere leaving fair Majorca, 
In all its strength and beauty, see, 

The interesting pal'ma. 

Its public squares, cathedral, and 

Its splendid royal mansion, 
Such admiration e'er command, 

As skill and truth must sanction. 

Its ancient university, 

Its harbour good and spacious, 

Its churches of sublimity, 
Still render it most famous. 

. To south-west of Major'ca 's found 
(Safe 'mid the powers of ocean,) 
iVi'g A fair, — miles sixty round; — 
A small, yet noted portion. 

Tho' mountainous, this petit tract 

Produces fruits and corn, 
With wine and fruits, which doth in fact, 

Its surface quite adorn. 

i'vi'ca chief well fortified, 

On south we'll glance o'er briefly, 

Which is still, for its harbour wide, 
Admired, by traders chiefly. 



We next th' isle of minor'ca see, 
Another gem of th' ocean; 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 549 

By all accounts allowed to be 
A very famous portion. 

Length of Minor'ca thirty miles, 
And twelve its breadth completely, 

Tho' mountainous, here nature smiles, 
In some fair valleys, — sweetly. - 

Here thirty-one full thousands see, 

This country's population, — 
Its chief town cittadella, we 

Next hold to observation. 

At th' isle's north-west extremity, 
This sea-port has been founded, — 

And 'tis, — in its sublimity, — 
By bastions strong surrounded. 

But tho' a town of elegance 

And of appearance splendid, 
Yet claims Mahon' pre-eminence, 

Being by two forts defended. 



ISLANDS BELONGING TO FRANCE. 

First note we th' isle of cor'sica, 
Placed in the Mediterranean; 

Bomantic, famed, et cetera, 
Beyond delineation. 

This island's length is said to be 
One hundred miles and fifty; 

Its breadth we find from forty-three 
To fifty, numbering strictly. 

'Tis reckoned not salubrious, 

The air being deemed unwholesome: 
Yet is it not unpopulous, 1 

Deserted, dull, or lonesome. 

1 The population is about 180,000. 
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550 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The general face of th' island, mind, — 
As oft remarked in story, — 

Is mountainous, to wild inclined, 
And in some places stony. 

The mounts are all in metals rich, 
As iron, quite the lightest, 

With copper, lead, and silver, which 
Is next to gold the brightest. 

Much granite here is also seen, 

Near good as oriental, 
With jasper, talc, and em'ralds green, 

For uses ornamental. 

On north-east coast see bastia, 
Which hath a harbour spacious, 

(Long reckoned chief of Corsica,) 
A city fair and famous. 

. Its castle strong, remarkable, 

E'er rendered it distinguished, 
And yet the title Capital, 
It lately hath relinquished. 

This, yields it, to Ajaz'zo 1 great, 
A port to fame, now dearer, 

Which, to the Bonifa'cio 2 strait, 
Than Bastia, is nearer. 

As seat of laws, and Bishop's see, 
This merits high eulogiurn; 

Yet gains it more celebrity, 
As birth-place of Napoleon. 

One more remark, which may perchance 
Be with our theme accordant; 

This island, as regardeth France, 
Is eighty-sixth Department. 

1 Pr. A-yat-cho. 2 Pr. Boni-fa'-sho. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHT OF EUROPE. 551 

Behold the muse in grand advance, 
With rapid movements nearing, 

The celebrated coast of France, 
Where, lo, a group appearing. 

Being opposite a town of fame, 

In Var department pla-ced, 
This group is fitly from the same, 

Hieres' 1 denominated. 

These isles, altho' remarkable, 

For little else, produces 
In plenty, plants medicinal, 

And some for other uses. 

As patiently we coast along, 

In Biscay's Bay, may show we, 
The fertile isle of o'le'ron', 

A subject meet for Po'sy. 

This, twenty miles by five, is seen, 

Expanded in the ocean; — 
Of mortals, thousands, — near nineteen, — 

Enliven -this sweet portion. 

Next borrow we,- from history 

A note, to memory dearer, 
(Omitting the chronology,) 

To gratify the reader. 

Prince Richard named Cceur-de-Leon', 

Whose death was rather fatal, 
Compiled in th' isle of OleVon', 

His code of laws, styled Naval. 

A final note, ere we desert, — 

This isle is celebrated 
For mariners the most expert 

That ever navigated. 

1 Pr. He-air. 



552 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Lo re, full sixteen miles in length, 
Its breadth, — to give a notion, 

Is one fourth of said measurement, — 
Like Oleron's proportion. 

Chief products of the isle of Re, 
Are brandy, salt, none fairer ; — 

With bitter wine; we cannot say, 
Why not of sweetish flavour. 

ST. mar'tin is the capital, 

A town important, rather, 
Which has a noble citadel, 

And a capacious harbour. 

Noir v mou v tier', twelve miles by three, 

See meriting attention; 
Being noted for fertility, 

Tho' stinted in dimension. 

Six hundred people this small tract, — 
And ere our theme be ended, 

Its chief, same name, — observe the fact, 
Is by a fort defended. 



belle-isle so famed we en passant, 
Observe, by rocks surrounded, 

Near the fair coast of Mor v brhan'; — 
Delightful 't is accounted. 

Ten miles by three, Belle-isle is found, 

(As ace' racy declareth,) 
And this within its watery bound, 

Six thousand near containeth. 

; T is happily diversified 

With rocks and craggy mountains, 
Large salt works, fertile plains; — beside 

Some springs and pretty fountains. 

See fair pa^lais', its capital, 
On north-east seated proudly, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 553 

And for its noble citadel, 
Still complimented loudly. 

When by the English once besieged, 
This bravely did oppose them; — 

Nor to the foe did weakly yield, 
But gasping valour showed then ! 

Now waiving the historical, 

Return we to our duty; 
Some thousands, 1 in this capital, 

To show in living beauty. 



Lo one more of these islands rare, 
Famed u'shant\ claiming mention, 

Upon the coast of Finisterre', 
Of very small dimension. 

Just eight miles its circumference; 

Yet are within its border, 
A castle of some eminence, 

And hamlets of nice order. 

And seventeen hundred or about, 

This island's population, 
Our muse departs, — fatigued no doubt,- 

To scan some new location. 



BELONGING TO THE KING OP SARDINIA. 

Sardinia, which gives title to 

Its sovereign or ruler, 
We in the Mediterranean view, 

Ha'ing many traits peculiar. 

This island is, from north to south, 
Miles one hundred and sixty, 

And 'tis from east to west, all out, 
Miles ninety; meting strictly. 

i 2500. 



554 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

A wondrous reckoning of miles square, 

Its area embraces, 1 
(Our muse tho' an accountant fair, 

Large numbers oft displaces.) 

"We in this sea few islands find 
More charming, more delightful, 

More fertile, yet this bear in mind, 
Some parts are almost frightful. 

Here # all best sorts of corn grow, 
With th' olive, orange, citron ; 

And wines in vast profusion flow, 
Superior in description. 

And here in mines concealed from th' eye, 
Within the bounds of ocean, 

Lead, silver, sulphur, alum lie, 
Of each a goodly portion. 

On th' island's south fair cagliari 2 

Its chief, so well defended, 
Upon a gulf same name, we see, 

Which forms a harbour splendid. ♦ 

This city's an Archbishop's see, 

A sea-port few can equal; 
Where stand a university, 

A castle and cathedral. 

Delightful features numerous, 
Here leave we unexplaining; 

But, know 'tis very populous, 
Some thousand 3 souls containing. 



ISLANDS BELONGING TO NAPLES. 

The charming isle of si'cily, 
Our next concern to mention, 

1 9250. 2 Pr. Cal-ya-ree. 3 30,000. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 555 

Lo, famed for great fertility, 
For beauty and extension. 

One hundred miles and sixty-five, 

Length of this isle so noted, 
Breadth one hundred and twelve, — we strive 

To have the truth reported. 

This, of the Mediterranean isles 

Decidedly the finest, 
Enjoys for e'er of nature's smiles, 

The sweetest and the blithest. 

This isle, triangular in shape, 

Is finely terminated, 
At every angle by a cape, 

For beauty celebrated. 

That next to Italy is named, 

Cape or Ca'po-del-Fa'ro; 
That next More'a, quite as famed, 

Is styled Ca'po-Passa'ro. 

And that which points to Africa, 

Is termed Ca'po-di-Bo'co; 
(Of consequence, et cetera, 

We usu'lly style so-so.) 

This isle, famed for fertility, — 

As told in learned pages, — 
Was termed the famous granary 

Of Home, in former ages. 

Its area twelve thousand miles 1 

And hundreds five comprises; 
Being quite the largest of the isles 

That in this sea uprises. 

Near millions two, in Sicily, 
Compose the population, — 

112,500. 



556 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And, know, pure Catholicity 
Is principal persuasion. 

By nature's strict economy, 
Whose laws are e'er decided, 

We find the isle of Sicily 
In portions three 1 divided. 

And suiting all conveniences, 
These parts are modern-i-zedj 

By be'ng into intendencies 
Full seven subdivided. 

Know, manufactures, rich and rare, 
To beauty that advances; 

Of linens, silks, and woollen ware, 
This island's worth enhances. 

Here art each useful article, 

(As nature yields each feature,) 

Still grants, without an obstacle, 
To serve the human creature. 

The commerce of this isle, one sees, 
Considerably extensive, 

Being furnished with commodities, 
Rare, beautiful, expensive. 

And education, which awhile 
Appeared to languish fairly, — 

Progresses here, in modern style, 
With rapid movements lately. 

Th' inhabitants of Sicily, 

By natural adherence, 
Resemble those of Italy 

In habits and appearance. 

In manners, modes, et cetera, 
In trifles, without number, — 



1 Named from celebrated valleys, Demo'na, No'to, Ma- 
za'ra. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 557 

But waive we must minutiae, 
Our page not to encumber. 

Some charming towns of Sicily, 

Lo in Val-di-Maza'ra; 
Paler'mo, and famed Ter'niini, 

Trepa'ni and Marsa'la: 
Girgen'ti here we also see. 

And highly-famed Maza'ra. 

In Val-di-No'to, next we view, 

Fair Mod'ica, Ragu'sa, 
Kaltaniset'ta, No'to, too, 

Lenti'ni, Syracu'sa. 

Then the far famed Cata'nia, 

Messi'na wonder raising, 
With Cas'tro 1 and Nico'sia, 

See, Val-demo'na gracing. 



paler'mo. 
But note we must especially, 

(Tho' named before) paler'mo, 
The capital of Sicily, 

Which plaudits high deserves, kno^ 

This capital of ancient fame, 

So high in estimation, 
See on a bay, — the city's name — 

North coast its proud location. 

'T is a far famed Archbishop's see, 
By castles strong defended, — 

A sea port fair whose commerce we 
Find far, and wide extended. 

The fairest products of this isle, 
Hence yearly are exporting, 

1 Castro-Giovanni, Pr. Jo-vanna. 



558 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Brave, sturdy tars, delighted while 
In Neptune's kingdom sporting. 

Lo two fair streets which proudly meet, 

Each other intersecting, — 
In centre of this city neat, 

A noble square perfecting. 

Hence may these streets named principal, 
Be viewed in full extension, 

To points we'll title cardinal, — 
One half mile in dimension. 

Of these, each by a splendid gate, 

Is finely terminated, — 
And seems a road to style and state, 

Entirely dedicated. 

And in this city may be seen 

An elegant cathedral, 
Of Gothic structure, which has been 

In th' isles without an equal. 

And know by eighty pillars fair, 
'Tis found within supported, 

Of oriental granite rare, 
Fine as was e'er imported. 

This structure 's into chapels fine, 

Judiciously divided; 
Where all things suiting rites divine 

Are carefully provided. 

About three hundred churches, here 

Beside, attract attention; 
Some rich as the Cathedral near, 

And noble in dimension. 

But to the Saint Rosa'lia, 

A chapel 's dedicated, 
Of beauty, style, et cetera, 

Still undelineated. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 559 

And in this city tombs are found, 

Of porphyry the finest, — 
With grandeur high arranged around, 

In order the subliniest. 

Here Kings' and Emperors' remains 

Shall lie (of pride disarmed,) 
'Till Michael's trump dissolves the chains, 

Death's icy hand has formed. 

This city, th' isle's chief ornament, 

Is the proud Viceroy's station, 
Who 'n the Sicilian Parliament 

Rules o'er the legislation. 

Tho' weary, yet we notice here, 
For all whom lore may brighten, 

Two hundred thousand, very near, 
This city great enliven. 

Next effort as in duty bound, 

Ere leaving great Palermo, 
To paint the charming scenes around, 

Which other scenes excel so. 

Almost surrounding, is a chain 

Of lofty, rocky mountains, 
Enclosed by which, appears a plain, 

Laved by clear streams and fountains. 

A more delightful plain we've not 

To picture, yet attempted; — 
All o'er the globe, a fairer spot 

Is not to th' eye presented. 

Here, nature magic stories tells 

To charm the pensive ranger; 
Here, mossy nook, and flow'ry dells 

Speak volumes to the stranger. 

Here, products rare all toil reward 
By ample compensation; 



560 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here, pastures rich, attract regard, 
In blooming vegetation. 

Here, flow'rets, fruits, and berries bright, 
Announce each coming season; 

Here, crops in full perfection's height, 
Delight the man of reason. 

Quite picturesque, all, all appear, 

A garden wide and rosy, 
Where nobly dwells, within its sphere, 

Fertility, in glory. 

This city oft has suffered much 

From dreadful inundations, 
And very frightful earthquakes, such 

As shook its best foundations. 

And know, (ere closing finally 
These few descriptive pages,) 

That in the isle of Sicily, 

The famed mount Etna rages. 

Regarding which, we 've vainly striven. 

Of its dire devastation, 
A faithful picture to have given, 

In full delineation. 



ISLES OF NAPLES CONTINUED. 

StilL in the Mediterranean sea, 
A group which claims attention, 

Behold to north of Sicily; 
The li'pari 1 we mention. 

This noted group, tho' not combined 
By bridge, or strip of dry land, 

We find politically joined 
To Sicily, famed island. 

1 Pr. Lee-pare. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 561 

These isles, as all acknowledge then,. 

Whom science bright enables, 
Are of volcanic origin, 

And famed in ancient fables. 

These were the dwellings formerly, 

Of Vulcan and iEolus; — 
(To prove as truth Mythology, 

We lie not 'neath the onus.) 

This group contains, — as certifies 

Each eminent recorder, — 
Twelve isles, which are regarding size, 

As follows, 1 ranged in order. 

These isles great quantities produce 

Of sulphur, alum, nitre ; 
And fruits of most delicious juice; 

No country yields much finer. 

Know Li'pari is of these isles, 

The largest and most fruitful, 
Being blessed by nature's kindest smiles; 

As stated by the truthful. 

Its circuit fifteen miles around, — 
Yet further we '11 explore it, — 

Full thirteen thousand has been found, 
The number scattered o'er it. 

This island, know, has suffered much, 

— Within the latter ages, — 
From earthquakes and eruptions, such 

As oft proved theme for pages. 

Full many vestiges remain, 

Of former devastation, 
Which show th' effect of fire and flame, 

In this volcanic region. 

1 Li'pari, Strom'boli, Volcano, Sali'ni, Felicu / da, Ali- 
cu / da, Panaris, Volcanel'lo, Va / che / lu / se, Lis / ca, Dat- 
to'lo, and Ti'la-Na'vi. 



582 



The capital a Bishop's see, 
Is on south-east located, — 

And also like the island we 
Find this denominated. 



Know, strom'boli, — most northern isle, 

Of this said cluster, rises 
Three thousand feet, in conic style, — 

Its height full oft surprises. 

A great Yolca'no is the same, 

Ha'ing three or four small cra'ters, 

(On th' eastern side,) whose blazing aim 
Seems fraught with death and dangers. 

At two-thirds of the mountain's height, 
— Ranged in convenient order, — 

Appear the craters to the sight: 
A grand but fearful quarter. 

Of all the burning mounts, we see 

In history recorded, 
None more deserves than this to be 

By wonder still regarded. 

Perpetually this burns on, 

In every passing season, 
(A simile perhaps too strong,) 

Like the infernal region. 
Yet in despite of all its fires, 

This mount is populated; 
(Bold Patri'tism still desires, 

To die where 't was created.) 
Chief product cotton, — more appear, 

But scarce in kind or stunted, — 
Regarding vegetation, here 

All nature's powers seem blunted. 

This mount is also looked upon, 
Still as a light house famous, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 503 

Which guides the mariner along 
The Mediterranean spacious. 

This have they termed quite apropos, 

A beacon bright, for io stance, 
Its flaming fires their brightness throw 

By night, to such a distance. 



Lo is'chia, next famed the most, 

Another isle of Naples, — 
Lying three miles off Lavo'ra's coast; 

(Regarding this no fables.) 

Fifteen miles its circumference, 

And, generally speaking, 
Rude, rugged, is its countenance, 

A prospect wild completing. 

Yet very rich is found this isle, 

In minerals, and so forth; 
Concealed beneath its barren soil, 

Which golden crops ne'er pour forth. 

But fruits delicious here abound, 

And wines of sweetest flavour, — 
For nature, e'en this barren ground, 

In various ways, doth favour. 
Its climate is salubrious, 

Of terap'rature the mildest; 
Hence invalids, oft numerous, 

Here visit scenes the wildest. 
Fair is'chia, the capital, 

A city high in fame is, 
And termed or styled, episcopal, — 

Well fortified the same is. 

Upon a rock 't is situate, 

Where art and labour's function, 
A curious bridge did regulate, 

To form with th' isle a junction. 



564 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

This citj 's entered by a way, 
We must declare ingenious; 

A way which mars the light of day, 
A passage subterraneous. 

* And, know, this city seems a pile, 

Or pyramid of mansions, 
Heaped up in that fantastic style, 
Which wonder ever sanctions. 



Near th' entrance of fair Na'ples' Gulf, 

An islet small we may see, 
Laved by the Mediterranean surf, 

The unimportant ca'pri. 

Nor yet unmarked has been the same 

In ancient classic story : 
E'en this in th' annals of fair fame, 

Has had its tithe of glory. 

Five miles, by two, this islet small 

We find ; — the population 
Is hundreds thirty-six, being all 

Within its limitation. 

The Emperor Tibe'rius 

Here formerly retreated; — 

This history declares to us, 
Where facts are still repeated. 

The last ten years of his career, — 

A slave to folly only, — 
This vicious monarch lingered here, 

Ere ending life ignobly. 

A most surprising quantity 
Of quails, — in due migration, 

Arrive in Ca'pri annually, — 
A living importation. 

The capital, like to the isle, 
Denominated Ca'pri, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 565 

Was formerly a town of style, 
Important, rich, and stately. 

Once had it been embellished bright, 

By works of mighty genius, 
Which were, indeed, demolished quite, 

When died the proud Tiberius. 

Tho' losing, in a high degree, 

Its honours, even lately, 
We find it a famed Bishop's see, 

Ha'ing still a castle stately. 



ISLES BELONGING TO TURKEY. 

The isles to Tur'key that belong, 

So famed in ancient story; 
(Of which, indeed, we've found a throng,) 

Shall next adorn our poesy. 

Behold the isle of can'dia, 

Once Crete denominated, » 
So fertile, large, et cetera, 

And finely situated. 

To south of th' Archipelago, 

In the great Mediterranean, 
This doth some splendid features show, 

We'll labour to portray then. 

From east to west, this island's length 
One hundred and eighty miles is, 

And know its breadth or full extent, 
Full fifty miles comprises. 

Here, profitable is the soil, 

Beyond the best computing; 
Best corn, wool, silk, with wine, and oil, 

And honey sweet producing. 

This isle is by a noble chain 
Of mountains high pervaded, 
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566 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Which has, contrasting many a plain, 

The picture finely shaded. 
Here, lofty Ida's seen to rear 

Its pointed summit proudly; 
In centre of this island, near, — 

Still claiming plaudits loudly. 
This mount, in ancient history, 

Has furnished theme for pages; 
'Tis noted in mythology, — 
• That science of past ages. 
About three hundred thousand, here, 

Compose the population; 
Both Greeks and Turks, of which appears 

An equal computation. 
Its chief, same name, on the north side 

Of th' island, claims our duty; 
This was, in days of ancient pride, 

A town of worth and beauty. 
Tho' greaf and populous of yore, 

Scarce, find we, this retaining 
A trace to prove its rank before ; — 

Scarce any trait remaining! 
Know, other towns in Cafidia, 

Quite famed, are Legorti'no, 
Seti'a, Nuovo, Spha'kia, 

Cane'a, strong Reti'mo. 
Ere th' Archipelago we cross, 

See, in its fair location, 
Famed neg'ropont\ or Eg'ripos', 

The Greek denomination. 
And, reader, know, 'twas formerly, 

Euboe'a likewise nam-ed; 
And by a strait, 1 from Turkey, we 

Observe it separated. 

1 The Strait of Euri'pus. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 5G7 

This, largest of the Turkish isles, 
Id length 'tween each extreme, is 

Without a doubt, one. hundred miles; 
In breadth, it full eighteen is. 

But know, this isle, — of striking length, — 

We in convenient order, 
Find, by a bridge of mighty strength, 

United to the former. 1 

This isle, so fertile, doth abound 
In wine, and fruit, and com; — 

Aud other strikiug traits around, 
The landscape quite adorn. . 

Chief neg'ropont', a city strong, 

Upon its strait, secure see; 
Where, pays description, going along, 

Her tributes quite profusely. 

Here suburbs fair improve the view, — 

Than the inter'or larger, — 
To taste and nature ever true, 

A rich, expansive border. 

Know, 'tis a famed Archbishop's see, 

But note we must still farther; 
Quite populous, 2 the same find we, 

And ha'ing a noted harbour. 

A little curiosity, 

Which very much surprises, 
From tides' irregularity, 

Here constantly arises. 

These tides a foot, (nor higher) rise, 

A height, tho' not alarming, 
Which causes wonder, — otherwise, 

All objects round uuharming. — 

1 To Turkey. ! Population, 60,000. 



568 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Regarding such phenomena, 

Who 'd know the just proportion 

Of ebb and flow, et cetera, 

Must scan the freaks of ocean. 



On fair Roma'nia's coast, one, lo, 
Famed tha'sos isle, for instance, 

In Gre'cian Archipelago, 

Near Gulf Contess'a's entrance. 

This, — not least noted of the isles, 

Regardiug mensuration, — 
We find in length, twelve, (by eight) miles, 

And fine to admiration. 

'T is fertile in a high degree, 

With all things quite abounding, 

That might to life add health and glee, 
And brighten all surrounding. 

Here, does the most delicious wine 
Sweet beverage afford them ; — 

Here, various fruits immensely fine, 
In clusters rich are poured them. 

Here marble fine, — in portions grand, 

Exceeding far our praises, 
This little fertile tract of land 

To high importance raises. 

Its capital, as th' islaud named, 

Presents a pretty harbour; 
Which merchants, — still for trading famed, 

Frequent, from every quarter. 



At th' entrance of the Dardanelles', 

See lem'nos x situated j 
An isle, as ancient story tells, 

Of yore quite celebrated. 

1 Or Stalim'ni. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 569 

When fabled knowledge reigned sublime, 

The greatest poets made it, 
(Embellishing the page of rhyme,) 

To fiery Vulcan sacred. 

And here a mighty labyrinth 

This isle once famous rendered, 
Exciting highest wonderment 

In all, — the same who entered. — 

Full fifteen miles this island's length, 

By all accounts most truthful; 
Eleven its breadth in full extent, 

And, reader, know 'tis fruitful. 

And lo a famous roadstead wide, 

Upon the north appearing; 
Then harbours two, on southern side, 

Importance closely nearing. 

Fair lem'nos, chief, we, en passant, 

Must mention, as our duty, 
Being styled, "See Metropolitan," 

And th' island's greatest beauty. 

The muse, some novel scenes to show, 

Invites all who may here pass, 
Ere leaving th' Archipelago, 

To visit th' isle of Sky'ros. 1 

See to the west of Metelin', 2 

This island situated; 
In breadth, eight miles, — in length, fifteen; 

'T is not unestimated. 

Tho' mountainous, it has no mines 

That merit our esteeming; 
But in this isle most charming wines 

Seem all defects redeeming. 

1 Pr.Skee-ross. 2 Or Mityle'ne. 



570 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The town and convent of St. George, 

Lo, on a rock erected, 
Of figure conical, — not large, 

Nor from sea breeze protected. 

This village, and this convent, too, 
(We know not well its order,) 

At ten miles' distance, we may view, 
Quite from St. George's harbour. 



Still in same portion of the sea, 
We spread the sail, then on go, 

To view that nice diversity, 

Which graces th' isle of andro. 

Miles twenty-four, by eight, 'tis seen, 
(High in importance, we know,) 

Extended handsomely between 
Famed Neg'ropont v and Ti'no. 1 

This, in a group, the muse surveys, 
(Where many a ruined pile stands;) 

To wit, the ancient Cyc'lades, 
Consisting of ten islands. 

Here 's many a large and fertile plain, , 
Still laved by pure, fresh water; 

But in this isle, we look in vain, 
For e'en one goodly harbour. 

This noted island's wealth consists, 
Almost, indeed, — not wholly, — 

Of very rich and splendid silks, 
Here manufactured nobly. 

Pomegranate, orange, citron, fig, 

Each open field produces, 
(In every shade of meaning) big, 

And sweet to him who uses. 

*Pr. Tee'no. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 571 

Near an'dro, chief town, we behold 
(This doth each tourist mention) 

Some relics, picturesque as old; 
And walls of great dimension. 



Lo de'los, which was long ago, 

The very highest rated 
Of all in th' x\rchipelago, 

Tho' now not populated. 

The ancients did this little isle, 
In fabled story, all know, — 

The birth-place pf Diana, style, 
And of Apollo also. 

Here temples two, quite elegant, 
To these were dedicated, 

Whose ruins yet magnificent, 
Are still to mem'ry sacred. 

Six miles this isle's circumference,- 
A barren rock now seems it, — 

Ha'ing lost its former consequence, 
Save relics, naught redeems it. 



TURKISH ISLES CONTINUED. 

We next the isle of pa'ros show, 

A portion very famous; 
Likewise in th' Archipelago, 

And to the south of De'los. 

The length of Pa'ros is ten miles, 
By measurement full truthful, 

Its breadth just eight, — and of these isles, 
It seems the most unfruitful. 

This isle was once, so good its wines, 

To Bacchus dedicated, 
And know 'tis by, in modern times, 

Two thousand populated. 



572 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Here olive trees long flourished fair, 
Producing without censing, 

(Through industry's efficient care) 
Much fruit, still wealth increasing. 

But conqu'ring foes, by tyrant laws, 
Unkindly did consume them, — 

Save cruel war, could any cause 
So wantonly abuse them'/ 

Know, chiefly for its marble fine, 
So wondrously applauded, — 

So meet to form the grand sublime, 
This isle is ever lauded. 

In quality so pure and fair, 
Did we the oceans all cross, 

None could we find that might compare, 
With that of charming Pa'ros. 

And, reader, know (0 Cyclades! 

What names thy page adorn,) 
Great Phidias and Praxiteles, 

Were in this island born. 

The weary muse from labour free, 
May now repose awhile, and 

Then pa'ros chief, a Bishop's see, 
Observe on west of th' island. 

This town, the bright historian says, 
Was formerly the fairest; — 

And over all the Cyclades, 

In size and power the greatest. 



Still cruising round, we haste meanwhile, 

To naxos, 1 gentle readers, 
The Cyc'lades' most noted isle, 

For size and other features. 

1 Or Naxia. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 573 

Miles fifty its circumference, 

Not stinted the dimension ; 
And to increase its consequence, 

; Tis fertile beyond mention. 

Best grain in rich variety, 

With fruits, wine, oil, and so forth, 
(In plenty to satiety.) 

This island ever pours forth. 

Here splendid silks, and cottons bright, 

(By industry's instructions, 
Being brought to full perfection's height,) 

Prove principal productions. 

Fine animals here flourish too, 

Of different sorts and sizes, — 
And birds of varied shape and hue, 

Whose beauty oft surprises. 

Behold its handsome capital, 

Of th' i»le's denomination, 
On the south side, remarkable 

For beauty of location. 

Tho' not one harbour doth appear, 

To call forth strict attention, 
Yet commerce seems to flourish here, 

And boast of some extension. 



Fair mi'lo, 1 (th' ancient Mi'los,) lo, 
- Like those already stated, 
In Grecian Archipelago, 
Far westwardly located. 

This island, high in consequence, 
(By all accounts instructive,) 

Has eighteen leagues circumference; 
And know, 'tis quite productive. 

1 Pr. Mee-lo. 
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074 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

See corn, wine, fruits, and cattle, too, 

As in the sister islands; 
Chief, goats, (to nature ever true, 

Still browzing on the high lands.) 

Here subterranean galleries, 
Claim wonder's best attentions; 

To paint, exceeds our faculties, 
These natural inventions. 

And here we learn are bishops two, 

Most happily- residing, 
A Greek, a Latin, each 'tis true, 

O'er his own church presiding. 

The population formerly 

Was wonderful, as stated; 
Now, at twelve hundred, accurately, 

We find it estimated. 

And this famed isle, young reader, know, 

Has one important harbour; 
None in the Archipelago, 
„ More beautiful, or larger. 

Lo, south by east of Ath'ens famed, 
One hundred miles or nearly, 

Its chief town as the island named; 
This, on th' east side, may seen be. 



TURKISH ISLES CONTINUED. 

Lo, santorin', (beyond a doubt, 

A crescent form presenting,) 
In breadth, four miles from north to south, 

In length, ten miles extending. 

To south of Can'dia this lies, 

Quite barren in appearance, 
Yet here, they've crops that might surprise, 

Through toil, and perseverance. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 575 

With pum'ice stones this island's face 

Is almost covered over, 
Yet traits romantic, formed to grace, 

We in some parts discover. 

This isle's quite rich and populous, 

Considering its extension; 
And here 's a roadstead curious, 

But harbour none to mention. 

Now Ska'ro, fam'd, we may descry, 

Full proudly elevated, 
On a volcanic rock quite high, — 

'T is chief denominated. 

And 't is the Latin Bishop's see, 
But let \s awhile, from here pass; 

Then the Greek Bishop's view shall w 
To wit, the noted Pyr'gos. 

South-west of the More'a view 

An isle, which shall explore we, — 

Nam'd sapien'za, small 'tis true, 
Yet famed in ancient story. 

The pirates rude of Bar'bary, 

Here hide themselves securely, 
To capture ships from Sicily, 

And other parts, most surely. 

This little barren isle we find, 

But poorly cultivated; 
And, reader, also bear in mind, 

; T is thinly populated. 

Know, Greece and Turkey isles possess. 

Too numerous to mention. 
To others now we haste, no less 

Deserving of attention. 



A few to Asia that belong, 
(As being in ancient story 



576 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

And scripture lore, distinguished long,) 
Shall now with care explore we. 

The famous isle of sa'mos, lo, 

Attracting first attention, 
In Grecian Archipelago, 

Of notable dimension. 

Its utmost length, miles thirty-three, 
Breadth, twenty-two, full truly, — 
« And fertile in a high degree, 

It pours forth crops profusely. 

Here silk, wax, honey, game abound, 
With poultry, — birds that warble; — 

And all the mountains here are found 
Composed of snow-white marble. 

To south of Samos, pat'mos see, 
In said part of the ocean, — 

E'er noted for sterility, — 
A wild and rocky portion. 

Within the limit 1 of the same 
Is little seen worth noting, 

Save tiny beasts, and birds of game, 
Still o'er the surface sporting. 

Yet 'tis for sacred relics old, 

Held in high veneration ; 
Know, on this isle, St. John, — as told,— 

Did write the Revelation. 



Rhodes, in the Mediterranean, see, 

In pride of ancient grandeur; 
Length, forty miles, breadth, — fifteen, we 

O'er this content shall wander. 

1 Patmos is about twenty-five miles in circumference. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 57" 

; Tis fertile and of consequence; 

And 't was (read ancient story) 
R.e-mark*a-ble for opulence, 

For power and naval glory. 

Know, valiant knights, for ages long 

Were over Rhodes presiding, 
Ere they to mal'ta isle had gone, — 

Where leave we these residing. 



In the Levant', fair cy'prus, see, 
Of last-named isles the largest; 

Length, miles one hundred and sixty-three, 
Breadth, fifty quite, where broadest. 

Here finest products vegetate, 
All o'er its face so spacious, — 

Here flowers and fruit luxuriate; — 
Here mounts and streams look famous. 

For carpets bright, et cetera, 

; T is chiefly celebrated, — 
And lo its chief, Nico'sia, 

Near vast Olym'pus pla-ced ! 



ISLANDS BELONGING TO GREAT BRITAIN. 

Next in the Mediterranean sea 
An island mal'ta named, lo 

'Tween Africa, and Si'cily, — 
To south of latter placed, know. 

This island, proper theme of song, 

Not trifling in dimension, — 
Is twelve miles broad, and twenty long, 

And merits strict attention. 

A barren rock 'twas formerly, 
But time and toil have made it 

Quite fertile, — for brisk industry, 
Has nature kindly aided. 



THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Chief products, here, which charm us so, 

Are vines, and lemons juicy, 
With cotton, saffron, indigo, — 

And all poured forth profusely. 

Its population rather thick, 

Is nearly thousands eighty, 
Who speak the language Ar'abic v , 

And the Ita'Iian rarely. 

To different powers this did belong, 

Through many passing ages, 
Its history we waive being long; — 

A theme for many pages. 

But, reader, know, that near this isle, 

St. Paul, th' Apostle holy, 
Was shipwrecked, and near lost, the while ;- 

Peruse then scripture story. 

Next must we note while passing through, 
'T was given to the grand master, 

Of certain knights belonging to 1 
John of Jerusalem's order. 

Know by the Turks, by cruel modes, 
These knights were banished fairly 

From the delightful isle of Rhodes, 
Where long they dwelt in safety. 

This isle is strongly fortified, 

In almost all its quarters ; 
Here many traits might be described, 

Including famous harbours. 

Its capital valet'ta fair, 

•See splendidly located, 
Between two parts of beauty rare, — 

None found more highly rated. 

1 The order of St. John of Jerusalem. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 579 

These ports, by forts, remarkable 
For strength, are well defended, 

And long were deemed impregnable, 
This city so commended. 

Here private buildings elegant, 

Elicit highest praise, 
And public ones magniGcent 

Delight and wonder raise. 

Streets, gates, — and traits romantic too, 

(Of nature's own best carving,) 
We may in fair Yaletta view, — 

Famed Malta's feature charming. 

And thousands thirty-six we find, 
This city bright maintaining, — 

Its beauties rare we '11 bear in mind, 
Tho' some we've passed unnaming. 



BRITISH ISLES CONTINUED. 

Our sojourn next the siiet'land isles, 

Near forty-six in number, 
Nor-west of Scotland, sev'ral miles, — 

One hundred quite asunder. 

The principal first mainland, ken, — 
Some more of note we shall see, 

Lo Yell, Unst, Bras'sey, Fet/ler, then 
With Fu'la, west; east, Wal'sey. 

Know Mainland sixty miles is seen, 
In length, — its breadth doth alter, 

From six, or eight miles, to eighteen, — 
It may perhaps be larger. 

This island's face is dark and wild, 
No pastures rich disclosing; 

Yet here are spots of feature mild, 
Green, fertile, and imposing. 



580 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

The dreary mounts with game abound, 

In numerous flocks, one may then 
See, on the lofty cliffs around, 

The ea'gle, fal'con, ra'ven. 
And on the rugged mountains all, 

Are flocks of sheep still grazing, 
Which fleeces bear, altho' so small, 

Of fineness quite amazing. 
The seal and otter 'neath these rocks 

Find their respective quarters, — 
And birds aquatic, in fair flocks, 

Adorn the briny waters. 
The seas around their living hoard, 

In great abundance pour forth, — 
As herrings, haddock, for the board, 

With turbot fine, and so forth. 
See ler'wick, chief town, situate 

Upon a spacious harbour ; 
Where all the vessels congregate, 

Whilst gleaning from the water. 
Ere leaving quite, fort Char'lotte see, 

Commanding the north entrance 
To Bras'sa sound, — and, reader, we 

Shall add another sentence. 
The climate here is keenly cold, 

Yet healthful, tho' so piercing, — 
Here numbers live long, — far, we're told, 

The scripture limit clearing. 
We waive description of each isle, 

This little sketch sufficing; 
All being alike in produce, soil, 

In clime and traits surprising. 

BRITISH ISLES, CONTINUED. 

South of the Shetlands, we descry 
„ The ork'neys, rather num'rous, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 581 

From Scotland's north, divided by 

The Pcntland Firth so furious. 
The (VcaMes was long, of yore , 

This group denominated, — 
Where thirty isles, perhaps e'en rnorej 

Have been enumerated. 
The principal, to dignify, 

The natives Mainland style, and 
Ponio'na, too, more properly. — 

'T is far the largest island. 
See Row'sa, Wes'tra, Shap'insha, 

Egli'sha, E'da, — noting 
Next, Stronsa, San'da, Ron'aldsda, 

And Hoy, this group composing : 
With more less known, et cetera, 

Where wildness seems reposing. 
Some are quite uninhabited, 

Being sterile, small, and gloomy; 
Yet round are features useful met, 

As bays and harbours roomy. 
On th' east side of Pomo'na see, 

Its capital located, 
Fair kirk' wall in sublimity, 

A borough famed, as stated. 
Its grandest traits, the beautiful 

Cathedral fair and stately; 
The Bishop's palace wonderful, 

A castle titled lately. 
From the last isles one member 's sent, 

(Both groups a county forming,) 
To the imperial parliament 

Of Britain Great, — so charming. 

BRITISH ISLES, — CONTINUED. 

Behold we next the heb'rides, 
Or western isles of Scotland, — 



5S2 



And, reader, know, that some of these 
Are beautiful, if not grand. 

This group, so very numerous, 
Is placed in the Atlantic; — 

We '11 note their traits most curious, 
Important, or romantic. 

Know upwards of three hundred isles, 
Is reckoned in this cluster, — 

Two million acres these comprise, — 
A very famous muster. 

The chief are Skye, Lewis, Har'ris, Mull, 

Bute, Is'lay, Ar'ren, Ju'ra, 
North Uist, 1 South Uist, Colon'say, Coll, 

Egg, Bar'ra, Ben v becu'la. 2 

Ptegarding these, we much might say, 

If scanning features clearly, 
But only one we '11 now portray, 

Whose picture suits all nearly. 

Behold we Lewis, of these isles 

The first in many cases; 
From north to south, length sixty miles, 

Breadth fifteen, in some places. 

Its aspect is in general, 

Tho' held in estimation, 
Wild, bleak, (yet spots particular 

Are meet for cultivation.) 

Here is the feature prominent, 

The fisheries, which solely 
Maintain each poor inhabitant, 

Who labours at these only. 

Here villages appear around, 
Of aspect very homely, — 

1 Pr. Wist. 

2 Three, St. Kilda, Inchmarnock, &c, &c. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 583 

Here Stor'naway, famed port, is found 
By native traits marked nobly ! 

Here 's at th' isle's north extremity, 

A trait quite celebrated, — 
A very striking promont'ry, 

The Butt denominated. 



THE ISLE OF MAN. 

Young reader, now the isle of max, 
In th/ Irish sea, we 're nearing, 

Where features fair we'll shortly scan, 
Are happily appearing. 

Near equidistant may be seen, 

This celebrated portion, 
From Scotland, England, Ireland green, 

The western gem of th' ocean ; 

This islaud's length, miles thirty, we 

Observe, breadth twelve, — and know then, 

It is a famous Bishop's see, — 

Some other traits we '11 show then. 

The air is healthy, and the soil 

Abundantly produces, 
Much to reward the labourer's toil, 

Who agriculture chooses. 

The chief commodities, besides 

Wool, tallow, butter, corn, 
Are marble, slate, lead, iron, hides; — 

Few else this isle adorn. 

Another feature principal, 

Must not we pass, un noting; 
Fair castletown, its capital, 

Some noble traits disclosing. 

Within its centre, seated high, 
Upon a rock so stately, 



584 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

A castle strong we may descry, 
Its charms enhancing greatly. 

In Man we also Doug'las view, 
(Famed as the last we fancy,) 

Between the mouths of rivers two, 
Then see Peel, Bu'thin, Ram'say. 

One feature more observe we can, 
Ere from these portions steering, 

A little isle styled calf of man, 
To south of this appearing. 



ANGLESEA. 

To ang'lesea, we'll o'er the waves, 

An island county, titled, 
From th' extreme north-west point of Wales, 

By Men'ai Strait, divided. 

A grand suspension bridge this isle 

To Wales is still uniting; 
Across the strait, from side to side, 

All passengers inviting. 

That portion, bordering on the strait, 

We find still wooded nobly, 
As when the Druids of ancient date, 

Performed their rites unholy. 

Here, many a rude and curious mound, 
With heaps of stones piled queerly, 

As ruins Druidical are found, 
Increasing gloom extremely. 

But other portions of this tract 

Rich pastures quite adorn, 
And parts are in due season marked, 

By charming crops of corn. 

beauma'ris, chief, we may locate, 
(A borough very famous,) 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OP EUROPE. 585 

Upon the fair last-mentioned strait, — 
Its harbour's good and spacious. 

And, Hol'yhead so noted, lo, 

On western side of th' island, 
Enriched by crowds going to and fro' 

The capital of Ireland. 

Here may be seen some grand remains, 

Of walls, and chapels holy, 
A hermitage, which still retains 

Some traits high-famed in story; 
Here many a modern feature claims 

A tribute to its glory. 



WIGHT. 

Another isle appears in sight, 

Which must with care be treated, 

(To south of Hampshire,) the isle of wight, 
In th' English ehaunel seated. 

Miles twenty-one, and thirteen, lo, 
Its length, and breadth completely, 

Respectively applied; and know, 
'Tis in two portions nearly. 1 

With chalky cliffs, the coast, on south, 

Is beautifully bordered, 
Which in some parts are hollowed out, 

And into caverns formed. 
The west is fenced with ridges high, 

Of rocks, by nature planted; — 
By which enthu-si-asm's eye, 

Is ever quite enchanted. 

The chief ridge of these ridges all 
(Which th' ocean ever beetles,) 

1 By the river Medina which crosses the island. 



586 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Is formed of rocks, sharp-pointed, tall, 
And aptly termed Nee'dles. 

Here spacious downs fine game still feed, 
Of which the 'rabbit chief is, — 

And sheep of a superior breed, 
That bear the grandest fleeces. 

A famous pipe-clay, pure and fair, 
The isle of Wight produces, — 

A white sand, too, transparent, rare, 
For many brilliant uses. 1 

Here th' air 's mild to benignity, 
And many a splendid prospect 

Disclosing rich variety, 

Improves the general aspect. 

So many features grace this isle, 
So many charms here are, then, 

That writers oft did justly style 
This England's fairest garden. 

Fam'd new'port is the capital 
Of this delightful portion, — 

We '11 waive its traits remarkable, 
To risk once more the ocean. 



SCILLY ISLES. 

The scil'ly isles so numerous, 
Behold us now approaching, — 

A cluster very dangerous, — 

Rude rocks the bulk composing. 

To one huudred and forty isles 
Amounts, this cluster's number; 

Here nature seldom blandly smiles,- 
Here culture seems to slumber. 

1 For fine glass. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 587 

At tli' entrance of the Channels/ lo, 

These rude rocks situated, — 
West of Land's End, ten leagues or so, 

For some traits highly rated. 

These are the sea fowl's grand resort, 

(All still by nature rul-ed,) 
Here still the sheep and rabbit sport, 

With many a small quadruped. 

Inhabited there are but few, 

Being rude and uninviting; 
But fishermen, kelp-burners, too, 

Here live, — in all delighting. 

These isles, or rocks so stern and rude, 
(Where ships must still be vent'ring,) 

To many have quite fatal proved, 
When th' English Channel entering. 

ST. ma'ry's, finest of these isles, — 

None in the cluster larger, — 
In breadth, is two, — in length, three miles, 

And has a famous harbour. 

7 T is fortified, and has the best, 

Or largest population; 
Exceeding that of all the rest 

Now held to observation. 

ST. ag'nes next deserves our care, 

Altho', indeed, a lot scant, — 
But ha'ing a light-house planted there, 

Still renders it important. 

ST. mar'tin's here we must not waive, 

For lo! — its fame enhancing, — 
A sea-mark, which may serve to save. 

When danger 's fast advancing. 

1 The English and Bristol Channels. 



588 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

la these last isles, antiquities 
Of fame oft call forth wonder; 

These may we curiosities 

Now term, without a blunder. 



ISLES IN THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. 

In th' English Channel we descry 
Four isles which claim attention, 

First, jersey, southward, meets the eye, 
The greatest in dimension. 

Quite near the coast of Normandy 

This island is located, 
Yet is it Britain's property, 

As we've already stated. 

Miles thirty its circumference, 

Access is near prevented 
By rocks, which seem a hin-der-ance; 

With forts, which still defend it. 

This isle is fruitful in th' extreme, 
O'erflowing with "best of cider," 

Producing all that needful seem, 
And th' air is no where milder. 

Fruits, vegetables, cattle, glass, 

Seed, coal, cloth, grain, and so-forth, 

(All which in quality surpass,) 
From this small island go forth. 

Its commerce reaches far and wide, 

Across the mighty oceans, 
For nature richly this supplied, 

In all its fertile portions. 

saint he-lier' its capital, 

Mean time demands our duty; 

A town now quite respectable, 

And hav'ng some claims to beauty. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 589 

On tli' east side of St. Au'bin's bay 

We fiud it situated, — 
Its many traits we'll not display, 

Two, only, shall be stated. 

The first, a statue of King George, 1 

The market-place adorning, — 
A monument, 2 quite handsome, large, 

The second feature forming. 



GUERNSEY. 

Now, guern'sey isle we hold to view, 
— None in these quarters fairer, — 

Near charming France, located, too; 
But Jersey isle is greater. 

; Tis not as this, so populous, 

Nor so well cultivated; 
Yet here are features various, 

Still highly estimated. 

Here nature seems to beautify, 
Scarce helped by cultivation, — 

Here native rocks still fortify 
This spot of the creation. 

Here, fruit and cider quite abound, 

Rare flowers the isle adorn; 
Here, vegetables good are found, 

Small beasts, with hoof and horn; — 
And more, which daily graze around, 

These, chief productions form. 

Now, its important capital, 

Behold we, gentle readers, 
Of aspect fair, in general, 

The famous port st. peter's. 

1 George II. of England. 

2 Erected to the memory of Major Pierson, — read his 
tory. 

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On east side of the island, see 

This noted chief erected, 
Whose harbour, large and safe, find we 

By castles two, protected. 



Lo, ai/derney, a pretty isle, 
In said fair branch of th' ocean, 

Where health and plenty ever smile, 
For fertile is this portion. 

Here 's seen rich crops, and pastures fine, 
And (from the island titled,) 

A small but charming race of kine, 
Whose produce seems unrivalled. 

This little isle of consequence, 
Is placed to France the nearest, 

'Tis eight miles in circumference, 
And seems to us the sweetest. 

Know, by a strait, rough, rocky, deep, 

From France 'tis separated; 
And lo a town, we may term chief, 

Like th' isle denominated. 



sark, twelve miles north of Jersey, see 
Of parts not far extending, — 

This isle find we eternally 
On Guernsey rich depending. 

Some features more fain would we now 
Present our patient readers, — 

This time and rhyme will not allow, 
Our still imperious leaders. 



ISLES BELONGING TO PORTUGAL. 

Lo the a'zores' or western isles, 
A group famed and romantic, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 591 

(From Portugal nine hundred miles,) 
In the immense Atlantic. 

'Tween thirty-seven and forty near. 

North latitude, as stated, — 
And twenty-five and thirty clear, 

West longitude they 're pla-ced. 

The number of these islands, nine, 
Their names we'll note in order; 

But strictly shall not these define, 
So far remote their quarter. 

St. Ma'ry, of traits numerous, 

Here merits first attention; 
St. Mi'chael next, fair, populous, 

And famed for its dimension. 

Ter-ce'-i-ra, St. George, behold, * . 

Then Gracio'sa famous; 
Fay-al', and Flo'res Pi'co bold, 

With Cor'vo, 1 quite uuspacious. 

Terce'ira, know, is the most 

Distinguished of these islands; 
Tho' Mi'chael of its size may boast, 

And Pico of its highlands. 

Lo an'gra, 2 high in excellence, 
(By seas and mounts protected,) 

The governor's fair residence, — 
A Bishop's see respected. 

Here are monastic houses seen, 

Fine churches, a cathedral, — 
And here 's a royal magazine, 

Containing great stores naval. 

Know, many a town and village, too, 
Possessing many a charm, 

1 So named from the number of crows that frequent it. 

2 Capital of Terceira. 



592 



This little isle, we hold to view, 
Abundantly adorn. 

These islands are, in general, 

Fair, fertile, and productive; 
But, know, each, in particular, 

Has qualities eruptive. 

For strong volcanic agency 

Oft marked this group's location, — 
Most dreadful in its tendency, 

Had been each visitation. 

In eighteen hundred and eleven, 
Know, in the sea surrounding, 

A great volcano had arisen, 
Another island founding. 

Ere "all its terrors were passed through, 

By hidden powers' assistance, 
The little isle alluded to 

Sprung up into existence. 

The sea, prolific here, produced 

An island, then no wonder; 
The land part pours forth grain, — and fruit 

We must in trillions number. 



ei/ba. 

Soon shall we view another isle, 
Tho' small, renowned in story, — 

Where once did th' allied pow'rs exile 
Napoleon, in his glory. 

This did they, in full sov'reignty, 

Bestow upon the hero, — 
A wretched principality ! 

To him it did appear so. 

One moment more we '11 moralize, — 
How poor must seem such regions, 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 593 

To him who'd worlds monopolize, 
For self } and all his legions. 

But taking leave of Bonaparte, 

That warrior once the greatest; 
For ELBA now we shall depart, 

To scan its traits the fairest. 

'Tween Cor'sica and Tus'cany, 

We find this situated, 
And by a channel 1 handsomely, 

From last named separated. 

This island is of late, we hear, 

To Tuscany pertaining, — 
And fourteen thousand souls or near, 

'T is equal to maintaining. 

The climate 's mild and healthful, know," 

With little alteration; 
The soil is rather shallow, tho', — 

Scarce fit for cultivation. 

Here birds and beasts, both wild and tame, 
Are found in great profusion, — 

The various tribes of each to name, 
Now lack we resolution. 

Of iron mines, or iron mounts, 

Are found indeed a number, 
And load-stone mines, by all accounts, 

Producing greater wonder. 

Here marble grand et cetera, 

Is found with stone more humble; — 

But waive we must minutia3, 
Tho' ace' racy may grumble. 

Regarding still this little isle, 
So eminent in story; 

1 The channel of Piombi'no, seven miles wide. 

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594 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

Its aspect rare, we'll note, ere while 
The channel, re-sail o'er we. 

See lofty mountains numerous, 
O'er every part located; — 

By valleys deep and curious, 
These mounts are separated. 

Some plains likewise attract the eye, 

Of very good dimension; 
Some dells, — by fancy rated high, — 

Elicit much attention. 

por'to-ferra'jo 's capital, 

A seaport quite distinguished, — 

"We '11 sketch its features general, 
Ere be the pen relinquished. 

But know, this town of eminence, 

Is chiefly celebrated, 
As being Napoleon's residence, 

When France he abdicated. 

Upon a shelving rock, we find 
Just on the bay, this founded, 

And with lands high and woody, mind, 
(Save at the sea,) surrounded. 

This town presents a picture fine, 
(Being planned in striking order,) 

To all who prize the grand, sublime, 
When ent'ring this by water. 

Its spacious streets, and buildings fair, 
Afford a scene surprising, 

Appearing like stair after stair, 
Most beautifully rising! 

But lo ! the fort and batteries ! 

In Samson-strength, surprising! 
Which, know, with all our faculties, 

We aim not at describing! 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 595 

This town is deemed impregnable, 

And beautiful, as stated; 
By sculpture quite respectable 

Its gates are decorated. 

But El'ba's harbour, all maintain, 

Is still its trait most famous, — 
The largest fleets this can cod tain, 

Being eminently spacious. 

Full many other features rare 

Small Elba's face adorn, — 
These must we waive, tho' claiming care. 

Nor longer seek to charm. 

To Europe's portions, great and small, 
The muse — intent on leaving — 

Now bids adieu, ha'ing glanced o'er all, 
With matchless persevering. 



CONCLUSION. 

Yet! yet, my muse, depart not hence, 
Nor waive the last out-pourings; — 

Tho' tired of suiting mood and tense, 
To rhyme's unchecked upsoarings. 

'T is true, with unremitting zeal, 

We've glanced great Europe over, — 

And stamped, with patience' signet seal, 
Each trait might charm the rover. 

Long have we striven each part to scan, 

In happy admiration, — 
Of this wide world, so meet for man, — 

This beautiful creation ! 

Endeavouring still, with heart and tongue. 
The shooting thought to heighten ; 

Yve've roamed majestic scenes among, — 
Oar aim still to enlighten. 



596 THE JUVENILE TOURIST; OR, 

An angel's task, we own the play 
Might hold young minds in order,— 

(Philanthropy alone could sway, 
When on this task we border.) 

But why, our merit not so great, 
Should vanity steal o'er us? — 

In very truth, we but relate 
What thousands told before us. 

Some may presume we sought a name, 
(Bright meed of noble action,) 

On the immortal page of fame, — 
This virtue's self might sanction. 

Yet candidly it might be said, — 
If sought we but vain-glory, — 
"'Twere too much for the whistle paid," 
See Franklin's pretty story. 

Or if, perchance, we merit praise, 
And that kind hearts bestow this, 

(A tribute to well-meant essays,) 
To some great men 1 we owe this. 

We claim their laurels not as due, 
(Tho' young desires unfold them,) 

But should they deign to lend a few, 
Respectfully we'll hold them. 

Tho' hope still waves her banner high, 
We shrink from — Ah! no wonder, — 

The public microscopic eye, 

Which sees the smallest blunder. 

But no retreat, — the die is cast, — 
(False fortune, shall we trust her?) 

The Rubicon's already past, — 
Our little force we '11 muster. 

1 Geographers in general. 



THE POETICAL GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE. 597 

Then shall we venture to present 
Our tour through many nations, — 

Tho' few perhaps may compliment 
Our notes or observations. 

Tho' few may prize, with feelings pure, 

(Being yet unnamed in story,) 
A patriot 1 in miniature, 

Who seeks the road to glory! 

And who best models holds to view, 

Whose deeds adorn the pages 
Of history, and travels, too, 

And will, to distant ages. 

Blest mortals! how we honour them, 

Each holding forth a token, 
To all who'd wisely follow tlrem, 

To show the passage open. 2 

Adieu, dear friends,' — enough we 've said, 

And clouds obtrude before us; 
Then, ostrich-like, we'll hide the head, 

Whilst peril hovers o'er us. 

But lo! dispelling doubt and fear, 

And all misgiving languor, — 
Pando'ra's last one, 3 smiling near, 

Upon her golden anchor! 



1 The juvenile tourist. 2 To the temple of fame. 
3 Hope. 



FINIS. 



THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. 



Written by the same author for another work, and added as 
a proper addenda. 



Young reader, would you gladly know, 
How Sol, doth through th' Ecliptic go, 
From sign to sign, — now, will I show, 
When each in turn he enters. 

On 21st of March, behold, 

Full-diadem'd in rays of gold, 

With aspect bright and grandly bold, 

Sol, Aries just entering. 
19th of April — glorious race, 
See, marked with bright unrivalled grace, 
And, ever steady, equal pace. 

Sol, Taurus proudly entering. 

And on the 20th of May, 

When flow'rets bloom, and lambkins play, 

(Last sign of spring,) in bright array, 

Lo, Sol, the Twins just entering. 

The Summer signs now claim a boon, 

Then on the 21st of June, 

Lo, B/adiant Sol, in th' afternoon, 

The Crab or Cancer entering. 

July, the 22nd, see, 

Sol, robed in cloudless majesty, 

And shining in full brilliancy, 

The Lion boldly entering. 

Then August 22d, you 
This luminary fair, may view, 
Dispensing heat and gladness too, ' 
Fair Virgo, mildly entering. 



600 THE TWELVE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC. 

Th' Autumnal signs, — now apropos — 

Then 23d September, lo ! 

Sol, beaming with refulgent glow, 

The equal Balance entering. 

October 23d, when leaves 
Are dying round, and nature grieves, 
Bright Sol the aspect much relieves, 
Then Scorpio just entering. 

November 22d, pray, 

Behold the splendid orb of day, 

Adorning quite the milky way, 

Whilst Sagittarius entering. 

Now Winter signs we must report, 
December 21st, then note, 
Sol, Capricornus or the Goat, 

Magnificently entering. 

January 20th, we can 

Observe, through God's unerring plan — 

Aquarius or the water-man, 

Sol, beautifully entering. 

19th of February — near 

The end of one true Solar year, 

Unwearied by his long career, 

Lo, Sol the Fishes entering. 

Ere from these brilliant scenes we go, 
The Spring and Autumn signs we know, 
Ascending term'd — Sol in these lo! 

The Solstice points approaching 

The Summer signs, and Winter's too, 
Are term'd descending, 'cause we view, 
Li these, Sol to his mission true — 

Points equiuoctial nearing. 

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